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Report 03.03.26

When we examined life science and technology convergence in 2023, we observed computation beginning to reshape the scientific method. At that point, 35% of life science companies were already employing AI, with nearly three-quarters expecting to adopt it to some degree within five years.

AI Reshaping the Cambridge Office and Lab Market

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

AI Reshaping the Cambridge Office and Lab Market

03.03.26

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

Dec 2023

Switch on to onshore wind

In this podcast, planning and renewables experts discuss the current situation with Onshore Wind and its relevance to landowners, as well as views from the RSPB for those who wish to know more about the interaction between wildlife and renewable energy developments.

06.12.23

Nov 2023

The challenge of scaling leadership as an organisation grows

When companies are small, it’s easy. Leaders are connected to each element of the business; keeping everyone aligned and motivated. But as companies grow, great leadership becomes harder and harder to deliver.

17.11.23

Oct 2023

Are onshore renewables right for me?

This highly practical webinar held in partnership with Farmers’ Weekly magazine examines the central question being asked by farmers and landowners across England.

19.10.23

Oct 2023

IF Oxford Science & Ideas Festival

We have partnered up with IF Oxford this year to help build science, social and cultural capital in the community we live and work in to help ‘open doors’ to careers in science and technology and support socioeconomic mobility.

06.10.23

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Sep 2023

The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference

Listen to real estate leaders from across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc discuss key issues facing the region at The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference 2023.

18.09.23

Sep 2023

Offices & Labs Databook Presentation

Bidwells bitesize online presentation provided an update on the Offices and Labs Market across Oxford & Cambridge.

12.09.23

Jul 2023

Bidwells Bitesize: Revitalise, Reimagine, Repurpose Breakfast Seminar

On 18th July 2023, we held our breakfast seminar on ‘Meeting Lab Demand with Innovative Spaces' in partnership with COEL

18.07.23

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Jun 2023

Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference

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

28.06.23

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

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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

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