Insights & Reports

Arc Market Databook Oxfordshire Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

The pressure of demand continued to drive rental growth during the crisis

Arc Market Databook Cambridgeshire Offices and Labs - Spring 2021

Cambridge laboratory sector sees highest level of requirements in five years

Changes to Permitted Development Rights is positive news for Scottish farmers

The Scottish Government recently announced its new rules for the development of agricultural buildings, bringing with it some very positive news for farmers.

Homes after lockdown - Cambridge survey report

Over the last year, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, spring 2021

The economic and human costs of the Covid-19 crisis deepened during the fourth quarter as we embarked nationally on a second, and now, third lockdown period. Cambridge has remained at the centre of the pandemic response with activity continuing in the city’s university R&D buildings and across its science parks and quarters.

Housing Delivery Test 2020 Result

The Housing Delivery Test (HDT) results for 2020 have now been published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Suzi Green gives her commentary on the results and what this means for development opportunities in our region.

Homes Under Lockdown, Cambridge Survey Report, Autumn 2020

Over the last eight months, our homes have doubled-up as workplaces, classrooms and, for those shielding, become the extent of their world.

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Winter 2020

2020 will be remembered in history for many reasons. The completion of the protracted Brexit withdrawal negotiations first quarter was shortly followed by the arrival of COVID-19 with all the heartbreak and economic trauma that came in its wake.

Planning in Scotland: An Update - September 2020

Covid-19, Climate Change, Net Zero Emissions… the Scottish planning system is responding to an influx of issues as well as updating other elements of the planning system such as public consultation. We are delighted to share Bidwells’ September Planning Update which aims to keep you updated on these current consultations and associated timescales.

Cambridge Residential Rental Market, Autumn 2020

Along with the rest of the country, day-to-day life in Cambridge remains overshadowed by the COVID-19 crisis.

Rural Outlook - Woodland Carbon Guarantee

The Government has recently launched the Woodland Carbon Guarantee (WCaG) to support the creation of woodland in England.

Rural Outlook - The Agricultural Tenancy Reform 2019

Around a third of agricultural land in England is let under various agreements; changes to tenancy legislation will impact many businesses within the rural sector. With the deadline for responses to DEFRA’s consultation fast approaching on 2 July 2019, below is an overview of the consultation document, highlighting proposals identified by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).