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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

M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026

The Milton Keynes office market continues to benefit from business relocations and plans for a new Warner Brothers theme park has given a further boost to demand. Prime office rents rose by 11% in 2025 and the shortage of Grade A space in the city centre is likely to support further rental growth.

25.02.26

Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026

The Norwich office market continues to see steady demand and requirements rose to their highest level in three years at end-2025. The main issue now facing the market is a shortage of Grade A space, reflecting the lack of new development in the city.

25.02.26

RE-N-GAGE Economic and Social Value Assessment 2026

17.02.26

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Cambridge Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026

Global occupiers and local innovation driving demand.

16.02.26

Oxford Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026

The Ellison Institute of Technology adds further global strength to Oxford’s innovation ecosystem.

16.02.26

A New Dawn for Scottish Build to Rent

Government policy, not market forces, is shaping the future of Scotland’s Build to Rent sector.

05.11.25

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Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - September 2025

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxfordshire Industrial Market

16.09.25

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Cambridgeshire Industrial Databook - September 2025

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Cambridgeshire Industrial Market

08.09.25

M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2025

Supply shortages fuel rental growth outlook in M1 South

28.08.25

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Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2025

The Norfolk & Suffolk industrial market has delivered a strong recovery in 2025, driven by renewed investor confidence and occupier demand.

20.08.25

Offices & Labs Databook Oxford - August 2025

Oxford’s office market sees strong central demand while labs market polarises.

Summer 2025

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Offices & Labs Databook M1 South - August 2025

Office demand in Milton Keynes surged to a seven-year high in the first half of 2025, spurred by major regional developments like the proposed Universal Studios theme park.

Summer 2025

Jan 2025

Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update & NPPF Insights

Join us this January for our Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update, a breakfast event that will dive into the latest developments in local planning and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23.01.25

Nov 2024

The Oxford Productivity Engine Conference 2024

Oxford is on the brink of transformative growth, with real estate and strategic infrastructure key to unlocking its economic potential. Join us to explore innovative housing, high-tech workspaces, and the future of Oxford’s productivity - shaping both local communities and the wider economy.

21.11.24

Nov 2024

Housing Matters: finding collaborative solutions to the UK’s housing shortage

Join acclaimed author, barrister, and public speaker Hashi Mohamed for a breakfast panel session, followed by a keynote presentation, on 18th November 2024.

18.11.24

Nov 2024

Bidwells at FBIS 2024

Join Bidwells at Stand FM628 at this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, part of the Land Leisure and Tourism Conference at the NEC Birmingham.

06.11.24 - 07.11.24

Oct 2024

AI Festival - The Future Workspace: How the Tech Evolution is Shaping Milton Keynes

Explore how evolving technologies, and the convergence of science and tech, are transforming workspaces and property demand in Milton Keynes.

29.10.24

Sep 2024

BioWednesday: Being More Than an Ideas Factory

This seminar investigates the underlying barriers to innovative SME growth and discusses practical measures for enabling companies to reach their potential.

25.09.24

Jun 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024 rural breakfast briefing energises audience with land reform and sustainability debate.

21.06.24

Jun 2024

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2024

On the day, we explored the challenges of establishing an environment that attracts global talent and international business, while facilitating the journey from spin-out to IPO, and securing venture capital during a period of economic uncertainty.

18.06.24

Jun 2024

Headline Sponsors at Bisnow's Build to Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) 2024

Iain Murray, our Head of Operational Living, gave the opening keynote presentation and joined a panel at the Bisnow BTRAC conference in Canary Wharf, London.

12.06.24

May 2024

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2024

At the Bidwells pavilion this year, we launched our Productivity Engine report and discussed key topics from it. We examined the crucial role of productivity in UK economic growth and living standards.

21.05.24