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Insights 10.08.21

The industrial and logistics market is evolving. Since 2016, the growth in online sales has driven a demand for prime development land for retailers, supermarkets and couriers.

The booming logistics and distribution sector is driving land values sky high

Report 09.08.21

Welcome to our 2021 summer newsletter. As Covid-19 moves slowly from pandemic to endemic, we see many changes in the world around us.

Our View on Scotland - Summer 2021

Blog 21.07.21

A revised National Planning Policy Framework was published yesterday with the aim of putting ‘beauty’ at the heart of the English planning system. It was accompanied by the launch of a new National Model Design Code and ‘Office for Place’ within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. These changes follow the new National Design Guide introduced in January. Sam Metson explains what the revised NPPF means for planners, developers and promoters.

A more beautiful National Planning Policy Framework?

Blog 19.07.21

We talked to Frances McDermott after her recent promotion to Associate and discussed her career journey to date, including since joining Bidwells, and what the next steps may include.

Promotion and climbing the career ladder - what it means for newly promoted Frances McDermott

Blog 13.07.21

How, why, and (crucially) when are buildings that are not considered to be worthy of local listing identified as NDHAs? Kate Hannelly-Brown explains the problems with non-designated heritage assets in her latest blog.

The problem with Non-Designated Heritage Assets

Insights 01.07.21

The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the important and growing role of AI in the life science sector.

How will the application of AI in the life science sector impact on the demand for labs?

Insights 21.06.21

Find out how you can make the most of sustainable investment opportunities with attractive financial returns.

Planet Positive Opportunities

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Insights 15.06.21

A spatial framework is key to enhancing the development of the technology industry between Norwich and Cambridge, says head of planning Mike Derbyshire ahead of the Real Estate Live conference on Wednesday 16 June.

Regional spatial planning would make East Anglia an even greater place to invest and grow

Blog 08.06.21

Following Bidwells’ spring update of the Local Plan Watch, we take a closer look at how local authorities are approaching health impact assessments (HIA).

The Growth of Health Impact Assessments

Blog 14.04.21

There’s currently a debate underway in the UK around where plantation forestry i.e. fast-growing timber producing forestry, fits into the voluntary carbon market system, the Woodland Carbon Code (WCC). Similar discussions are being held in other parts of the world, as globally we analyse how to deal with the climate change challenge we all face.

Time to spruce up the voluntary carbon market

Blog 24.03.21

A ‘blessing’ of the UK’s cool and wet oceanic climate is that it allows for the formation of peatland, fondly referred to as ‘bogs’.

The £8.6bn opportunity?

Blog Spring 2024

The trajectory of the carbon offset market looks set, with the launch sequence initiated.

Beyond Carbon - Financing Biodiversity

M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2026

Take-up of units under 50,000 sq ft increases across Milton Keynes and Northampton

31.08.26

Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - August 2026

Oxfordshire industrial market shifts to SME demand as availability remains tight

28.08.26

Cambridge Industrial Databook August 2026

The Cambridge industrial market continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2026, driven by robust occupier demand and constrained supply.

24.08.26

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Oxford Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Oxford continued to see steady demand across its commercial property market.

19.08.26

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2026

The Norfolk industrial market made steady progress in the first half of 2026.

19.08.26

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Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Norwich's office market continues to gain momentum, driven by strong occupier demand and limited Grade A supply.

06.08.26

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M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Milton Keynes continues to attract strong occupier interest, supported by healthy demand and positive rental growth prospects.

06.08.26

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Cambridge Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Major occupier commitments and rising demand are reinforcing Cambridge's position as a leading science and technology hub.

06.08.26

Capital, clusters and the scale-up gap

The UK produces world-class science, research and innovation, but is it capturing enough of the value created by its most promising businesses?

16.07.26

UK Economy & Real Estate Outlook - June 2026

The UK economy and real estate markets have entered the second half of 2026 against a backdrop of significant political and geopolitical change. With the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and a truce in the Middle East, the outlook for inflation, interest rates and property markets has shifted once again, creating both risks and opportunities for investors.

01.07.26

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2026

The Cambridge residential rental market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum and a clearer sense of direction. Following a period of stabilisation, demand is strengthening, rents are edging upwards, and a new regulatory framework is bringing much-needed certainty for both landlords and tenants.

15.04.26

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Cambridge Industrial Databook March 2026

Cambridgeshire Industrial Market 2025: Renewed Demand from Knowledge Industries.

18.03.26

May 2027

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2027

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 9 May 2027. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

09.05.27

Oct 2026

Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor

The Oxford to Cambridge Corridor represents one of the UK’s most significant opportunities for growth. Join us for "Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor", a half-day event bringing together the people shaping and delivering that ambition.

06.10.26

Oct 2026

Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 4 October 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

04.10.26

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Sep 2026

BioWednesday | Overseas Capital and UK Life Sciences - Opportunity or Defence?

In partnership with One Nucleus, we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Overseas Capital and UK Life Sciences - Opportunity or Defence?, drawing on insights from Bidwells' latest report, Capital, Clusters and the Scale-Up Gap, produced in partnership with Beauhurst.

30.09.26

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 at UKREiiF 2026: Innovation Unlocked

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026. Exploring innovation clusters, AI and robotics, clean energy, UK housing and social impact - with the people shaping them.

19.05.26

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 10 May 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

10.05.26

Apr 2026

Spring Local Plan Watch 2026

Join us this April for our Local Plan Watch Breakfast Briefing, where we will explore the key planning developments shaping the eastern region this Spring.

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

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