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Insights 11.11.24

The UK's biodiversity crisis is worsening.

Beyond Biodiversity: Achieving Global Goals with Off-Site Net Gain

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Insights 31.10.24

Following yesterday's Budget Speech, delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Mike Derbyshire, Max Bryan, Giles Dobson and Christopher Thyer respond to the announcements affecting real estate.

Our Response to the Autumn Budget 2024

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Insights 31.10.24

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 17.10.24

Owning a listed building is an exciting opportunity to own a piece of history but, if you haven’t owned one before you might be uncertain about what it means, and what is and isn’t allowed.

A guide for listed building homeowners

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Insights 09.10.24

As a landowner, staying informed about changes to permitted development rights is crucial for maximising the potential of your property.

Recent Changes to Permitted Development Rights: What Landowners Need to Know

Insights 01.10.24

But what exactly is a Registered Park and Garden?

Research into ‘Suffolk’s Unforgettable Garden Story’ resulted in 8 newly Registered Parks and Gardens

Insights 01.10.24

The past three years has seen a huge focus on Biodiversity Net Gain.

Overcoming the challenges faced by habitat banks

Blog 18.08.24

As a planner who believes in the real benefit to good spatial planning I have been long upset in the way the Green Belt has been used as a political tool to win (or not lose) votes and pander to those whose default position is "just say no" when it comes to development.

Grey Belt: Just adding colour to the debate or meaningful change

Blog 06.08.24

Now the dust has settled on the game changing planning announcements culminating in the launch of the NPPF consultation last week, Jonathan Bainbridge reflects on just how significant the latest policy announcements are for economic development.

Building a strong, competitive economy

Insights 02.08.24

The Written Ministerial Statement (WMS), draft National Planning Policy Framework (dNPPF) and wider consultation is a very welcome change of pace.

Less Housing Talk, More House Building

Blog 02.08.24

The concept of ‘beauty’ and ‘beautiful’ worked its way into the NPPF following the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission, led by Nicholas Boys Smith.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever? Not according to the new NPPF

Blog 22.07.24

Whilst the detail of many elements of the future farm subsidy schemes remain unclear, some changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will come into effect from 2025.

Change Ahead for Farm Subsidy in Scotland

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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

The Productivity Paradox

Download this report to read both part one & two of 'The Productivity Paradox'

2024

Understanding the slowdown and unlocking £8,600 in lost income

While rising productivity does not guarantee a successful economy and happy society, it certainly helps.

2024

Commercialising Science

Significant real estate lettings tell the story of a country highly attractive to global giants from Apple and Amazon to Moderna and MSD, but which struggles to nurture and retain our own innovative SMEs to scale. This is not to say the UK has an unimpressive record.

2024

When Will We Solve the Housing Shortage?

England suffers from a shortage of housing.

2024

Powering Productivity

Just the title of this report, The Productivity Engine, reminds us of breakthrough technologies and the immense potential for renewable electricity to power our future.

2024

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Market

21.08.24

Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxfordshire Industrial Market

21.08.24

Cambridgeshire Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Cambridgeshire Industrial Market

21.08.24

M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the M1 South Industrial Market

21.08.24

Offices & Labs Databook Oxford - July 2024

A return of VC funding and renewed interest from multi-national pharma companies.

Summer 2024

Jun 2020

Prioritising sustainability in an uncertain economy

Both political and public pressure are driving the sustainability agenda, and the property market needs to respond to this.

04.06.20

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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.

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