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Insights 19.02.26

The draft National Planning Policy Framework represents a significant departure from the status quo for national planning policy.

Draft NPPF: An Education Estates Perspective on the Reforms

Report 17.02.26

Every £1 invested in early intervention programmes supporting at-risk young people generates up to £4.52 in savings to the public purse, according to a new independent study by real estate adviser Bidwells and youth charity RE N-GAGE.

RE-N-GAGE Economic and Social Value Assessment 2026

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Insights 30.01.26

On coming to power in 2024, the Labour government put its full force behind boosting productivity. This included a direct recognition of the importance of critical UK industries in the Science and Technology sector which compete on the global scale for talent, space and investment.

Draft NPPF: Turbo charging economic development

Insights 30.01.26

The draft National Planning Policy Framework introduces a completely restructured Chapter for the historic environment.

Draft NPPF | Heritage: Evolution or Revolution?

Insights 27.01.26

In December 2025, the UK Government published a consultation draft of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aimed at overhauling national planning policy to promote economic growth, boost housing delivery and streamline the planning system for Local Authorities and developers.

Draft NPPF: Understanding the 2025 Changes to Viability Assessments

Insights 21.01.26

The publication of the draft National Planning Policy Framework for consultation marks a defining moment for the planning industry.

Draft NPPF: Unpicking the Detail for Developers and Promoters

Insights 14.01.26

The Ox-Cam Corridor's housebuilding industry showed signs of recovery early in 2025—but remained far short of demand as the year played out. Our analysis examines what it means for the region's housing shortage.

Housebuilders Keep Focus on Market Dynamics Ahead

Insights 07.01.26

Cambridge’s longevity as a science cluster provides a marker in how other science and tech based economies in the UK will need to evolve to accommodate structural redefinition driven by the convergence of science and technology.

Future-proofing Cambridge's science cluster in a fast-moving R&D economy

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Insights 14.12.25

AI is transforming real estate, but its greatest impact comes when it is embedded across the entire real estate value chain, from investment and planning to development, operations and long-term performance.

The real estate value-chain test: are you using AI to tinker or transform?

Insights 23.10.25

The dynamism of the Oxford-Cambridge Corridor is highlighted in a new analysis from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The analysis looks at the number of academic articles, patents and venture capital raised in 237 cities.

What Makes a Successful Science and Tech Cluster?

Insights 23.10.25

Only 5,000 homes expected this year: London’s housing crisis forces a dramatic policy rethink

London Housing Delivery Crisis: GLA Announces Emergency Viability Measures

Blog 20.10.25

Extension of 2021 Countryside Stewardship Agreements Confirmed DEFRA has announced that 2021 Countryside Stewardship (CS) Mid-Tier agreements will be extended by one year, running until 31 December 2026.

Extension of 2021 Countryside Stewardship Agreements Confirmed

Cambridge Offices and Labs Databook - Feb 2023

Download our latest research report on the Cambridge Offices & Labs Market.

07.02.23

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Winter 2022

Q4 2022 saw greater stability following the economic and political turmoil of Q3. Swap and mortgage rates stabilised with expectations for more measured base rate increases. 2023 has continued in a similar vein with signs inflation may be stabilising.

25.01.23

Eastern Distribution Corridor Big Box Databook 2022

The demand for Big Box units has continued to gather momentum, up by 33% on the previous 12 months.

23.01.23

Rural Property Index Overview

Rural property is often held by institutional investors to diversify a wider portfolio. It has typically been seen as a haven during times of economic uncertainty and so, with the prospect of a year-long recession looming over the UK, rural property has its part to play for investors.

11.01.23

Rural Property Market Update

Over the past 12 months, land values have increased, despite the economic and political turmoil. It is clear the farmland market is continuing along its own path, with extraordinary demand for agricultural and rural property seen across the region.

11.01.23

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What are the opportunities in Natural Capital Investment?

Whether you’re a developer looking to meet biodiversity net gain requirements or a landowner looking to make use of land with no development potential, natural capital investment provides a plethora of opportunities.

10.01.23

Switch on to the potential of Onshore Wind

The UK government might lift restrictions on onshore wind projects in England, which currently act as a ban on these developments. This brings huge opportunities for landowners. In this article, we talk you through where to start.

10.01.23

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Uncovering the benefits of natural capital: a landowner’s view

By guest contributor, Susan Twining, CLA - The development of natural capital markets for environmental benefits has unlocked investment interest and funding opportunities for landowners. Farmers and land managers are facing major changes in agriculture policy.

10.01.23

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Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Autumn 2022

Three months is a long time in politics, and the housing market. While economic uncertainty loomed prior to the summer of political turmoil, events compounded the challenging backdrop.

22.11.22

Rural Property Index 2022

The Rural sector faces challenges on a number of fronts…but despite the challenges ahead, rural investors can look to emerging opportunities.

03.10.22

Industrial Databook Norfolk & Suffolk - Summer 2022

The Norfolk and Suffolk industrial market remains buoyant with particularly high demand for small and medium sized units. Dwindling supply has driven prime rents to a record high.

24.08.22

Industrial Databook Cambridgeshire - Summer 2022

The Cambridge industrial market saw record levels of take up during H1. A lack of available floorspace remains a constraint across the market driving robust rental growth expectations.

24.08.22

Jun 2026

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2026

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference is back for its fifth year.

03.06.26

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in the Town and Gown series. Inspired by a local boy Daniel Cleaver who had muscular dystrophy, it started in 1982. Daniel’s father and local runners set up the event as a fun run to raise money for muscular dystrophy and to this day all profits still go to our work.

10.05.26

Apr 2026

Spring Local Plan Watch 2026

Join us this April for our Spring Local Plan Watch breakfast briefing, where we will unpack the key planning developments shaping Cambridge and the wider eastern region.

22.04.26

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Nov 2025

Oxford Productivity Engine Conference 2025

Driving Productivity in Oxfordshire through Civic Transformation and Technological Revolution

19.11.25

Oct 2025

Amplifying Black Voices in the Built Environment

We are delighted to invite you to a special panel discussion hosted by Bidwells in celebration of Black History Month.

16.10.25

Oct 2025

Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2025

Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 5 October 2025. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

05.10.25

Sep 2025

Essex Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution Breakfast Briefing

Chelgate Local and Bidwells, in conjunction with the Essex Developers Group, invite you to join us at a focused breakfast briefing on the biggest changes to local government in Essex for decades.

12.09.25

Sep 2025

BioWednesday | Now is the Time to Go Big : Scaling Science and Tech Successfully

In partnership with One Nucleus we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Now is the Time to Go Big: What Science & Tech Businesses Need to Scale Successfully, drawing on insights from Bidwells’ latest report Investment for Growth.

10.09.25

Jun 2025

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2025

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster & Bidwells, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference returned for its fourth year.

05.06.25

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May 2025

Devolution, the opportunity for Oxfordshire

Bidwells and Cavendish invite you to an exclusive breakfast and panel session of insightful speakers, bringing together key experts to discuss the future of governance and growth in Oxfordshire.

28.05.25

May 2025

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2025

At UKREiiF 2025, we examined Investment for Growth in the Bidwells Pavilion. Visitors joined us for discussions on the biggest opportunities that were driving productivity, innovation, and impact.

20.05.25

May 2025

Navigating Planning Reforms: Is This the Path to Progress?

UKREiiF 2025 brought together a panel of leading voices to ask a pivotal question: Are the latest planning reforms truly delivering progress, or simply adding new layers to an already complex system?

19.05.25

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