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Insights 28.03.25

On 21 April, the Scottish Government will take legal ownership of parcels of land between Inverness and Nairn through General Vesting Declarations (GVDs) - a key step in the long-awaited A96 dualling project.

Land vesting offers progress on Scotland’s A96, but uncertainty remains

Insights 13.03.25

Following the publication of the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, the UK’s renewable energy landscape is undergoing a period of significant change, with new grid connection reforms reshaping the energy market.

Understanding Grid Reform and its impact on Solar and Storage

Blog 07.03.25

Scotland’s land reform agenda continues to be in the spotlight, with the Scottish Government’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee having concluded its Stage 1 evidence hearings from various stakeholders on the Land Reform Bill.

Scottish Land Reforms: What Landowners Need to Know

Blog 06.03.25

On 20 February the Scottish Government published its long-awaited Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill which sets biodiversity targets, revises deer management policies, and updates National Park regulations.

Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill: What It Means for Landowners

Blog 05.03.25

The Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 is moving quickly through Parliament and could be enacted by the summer.

The Renters' Rights Bill

Blog 28.02.25

With the Labour Government proposing changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and adjustments to the way housing numbers are calculated, the planning landscape is set to shift significantly.

Unintended Consequences of NPPF: A Landowner’s View

Insights 18.02.25

The Renters' Rights Bill passed its second reading in the House of Lords last week, giving us a clearer understanding of the proposed legislation and its impact on rural landlords and tenants alike.

The Renters' Rights Bill: Key Changes for Rural Landlords and Tenants

Blog 23.01.25

The UK Government’s plan to expand AI computing capacity 20-fold by 2030 highlights the transformative potential of emerging technologies.

Powering a Productive UK

Blog 16.11.24

Milton Keynes is emerging as one of the UK’s most vibrant tech hubs, boasting the second-highest density of tech employment among UK cities (excluding London), only behind Reading.

How Tech Growth is Redefining Real Estate in Milton Keynes

Insights 15.11.24

Labour’s entry into power after 14 years in the wilderness came with the promise of change.

5 Things The Rural Sector Needs To Know About The Budget

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Insights 14.11.24

In an era where heritage conservation meets modern development, the approach to understanding historic buildings is evolving beyond traditional assessment.

Breathing Life into Heritage: Uncovering the Stories and Structures of Our Past

Insights 13.11.24

As signs of a turn in the UK real estate market start to emerge, we should be looking to opportunities ahead.

East West Rail is promising, but capital & housing are key

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Cambridge Industrial Databook March - 2025

Strong take up activity driven by traditional industrial occupiers

20.03.25

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Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - March 2025

High-quality space and major investments fuel market momentum

20.03.25

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Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - March 2025

Strong take up absorbs requirements but drives shortage in Grade A space

20.03.25

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M1 South Industrial Databook - March 2025

Northampton see strong logistics market rebound

20.03.25

Rural Outlook 2025

The 2025 edition of Rural Outlook is out now.

13.02.25

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Oxford Offices & Labs Databook - February 2025

Office and lab combined take-up was in line with the long-term average in 2024, driven by the advanced manufacturing, life science and tech sectors.

10.02.25

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Cambridge Offices & Labs Databook - February 2025

A positive start to 2025 suggests a change of gear, driven by knowledge intensive businesses.

10.02.25

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M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - February 2025

While office take up in Milton Keynes in 2024 was below trend, the H2 saw improved activity levels, with an uptick in requirements going into 2025.

10.02.25

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Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - February 2025

While Norwich total office take up slipped slightly in 2024, there was a record number of lettings.

10.02.25

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Winter 2024

January is traditionally a time for retail discounts and bargain hunting and although not a comparison, January 2025 could also be a good time to become a renter as after several years of double-digit growth, rents are cooling and the market power is shifting from landlord to customer.

13.01.25

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BTR Open & Operating Report | Regional

Since our last report in 2023, the number of operational BTR homes in our seven focus regional cities has increased 15% from 25,350 to 30,068.

04.11.24

The Oxford Advantage

Mills & Reeve and Bidwells have partnered together to deliver a unique insight into the Oxford, Cambridge, London arc – often called the ‘Golden Triangle’ – that will explore the way businesses in the technology, life sciences and real estate sectors work together.

01.09.24

May 2023

ISBA Conference

Bidwells’ schools specialists offer consultancy for new build, extension, repurposing and refurbishment projects. Working across the ‘Golden Triangle’ of London & South East, Oxford and Cambridge, our team advise schools and independent schools on estate strategy, funding, surveying, planning and project management.

24.05.23

Nov 2022

Natural Capital & Renewable Energy Investment Conference

Investment is being viewed through a new environmental lens. Funds seeking sustainable ventures are channelling capital into land-based assets to deliver tangible natural capital and renewables projects.

23.11.22

Lab space, 25 BioInnovation Centre TusPark, CSP 8

Sep 2022

BioWednesday: The future of life sciences and the role of real estate

At this BioWednesday event, collaboratively hosted by One Nucleus and Bidwells, we discussed ‘What is shaping the 2030 Life Science future and what is the role of real estate in supporting ecosystems over coming years?’

07.09.22

Jun 2022

What does the science and technology sector need to grow within the Arc?

The success of the Arc, and its science and technology sector, depends on Britain’s world-class skills base. But is enough being done to ensure the UK continues to train, attract, and develop the best scientific talent?

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Investing in UK Science and Technology

The UK science and technology market remains a hot prospect for investors from home and abroad.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Creating a Scientific Superpower

The UK is home to world-leading innovation in life sciences, space, energy, and future transport, yet support for our R&D sector lags our international competition.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Creating places for innovation

As one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, science and technology has proven its potential to turbocharge regional economies and create centres of success.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Pioneering Projects

These three sessions highlighted scientific advancements within the Arc that place the UK at the forefront of global innovation.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Unleashing the UK’s innovation potential

To become a scientific superpower we need to unleash the UK’s innovation ecosystem in a way that maximises the benefit for all stakeholders.

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Life Sciences 2030

The government has set out a 10-year vision to make the UK a world leader in life sciences. But how do we build the partnerships that will make this happen?

21.06.22

Jun 2022

Creating a Scientific Superpower

Science and real estate call for national effort to make Britain a scientific superpower

20.06.22

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May 2022

The Evolving Landscape of Environment Markets

Hear from experts on key topics such as regenerative agriculture, grant schemes, land acquisition, establishing biodiversity net gain schemes, and associated legal and tax considerations.

06.05.22

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