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Insights 15.06.23

Graduate Landscape Architect & Urban Designer, Thomas Bacon, discusses why boundaries and edges are such a vital aspect of urban design, and why a collaborative approach is key, in his latest blog.

Why boundaries and edges are an integral part of the urban design process

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Blog 31.05.23

To supercharge the Oxford-Cambridge arc and the economy at large, the government must follow through its intention to liberalise planning bottlenecks.

Will planning reform be enough to deliver the help scientists really need?

Insights 30.05.23

Our Bidwells Bitesize blog series offers insights into investing in life sciences real estate. The 4 editions cover repurposing, value, design and clusters.

Bidwells Bitesize: Investing in Life Sciences

Insights 16.05.23

Martina Sechi, Associate and Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment, discusses which barriers lie in the way of “tall” buildings in UK cities.

A Tale of Three Cities

Insights 24.04.23

Retrofitting enables building owners and property developers to future-proof their assets through the design of a building, maximising energy efficiency and upgrading the building fabric to reduce carbon emissions.

Implementing a roadmap to net zero carbon through retrofit

Insights 12.04.23

Navigating the world of school estate management, construction and planning can feel like a minefield, especially when there are constraints on your existing site and a demand for modern facilities. We’ve asked experts from our Project Management, Planning and Building Surveying teams some questions about how to best manage your independent school estate.

How you can enhance your Independent school estate - Q&A with Bidwells’ education experts

Insights 28.03.23

Principal Planner, Suzi Green, questions whether there is a long-term vision for Central Milton Keynes in the backdrop of a rapidly changing development context.

Sites for Sore Eyes: What’s the Plan for Central Milton Keynes?

Insights 24.03.23

In this blog, Rob Beatson explores the unique real estate demands of CGT businesses and why investors and developers should pay attention.

Understanding the DNA of Cell and Gene Therapy real estate

Commercialising the success of British genomics will rely on infrastructure

Blog 22.03.23

If the UK is to become a "scientific superpower", ministers must harness the power of industries it already leads the world in.

Commercialising the success of British genomics will rely on infrastructure

Insights 22.03.23

Jonathan Bainbridge, Partner - Planning, gives ten reasons why the Golden Triangle can be the world’s pre-eminent science supercluster.

Where to grow a life sciences business: 10 reasons why the Golden Triangle can be the world’s pre-eminent science supercluster

Report 17.03.23

Welcome to Bidwells' Scotland Spring Newsletter.

Our View on Scotland - Spring 2023

Insights 16.03.23

As Britain prepares to solidify its position as a scientific superpower, the property industry and life science sector were watching closely during yesterday’s Budget. From investment in R&D, support for infrastructure in the Arc and measures to boost construction labour supply, the Bidwells team reviews the Government ‘s latest support for growth.

Budget 2023 summary: a Scientific Superpower, East West Rail and boosting labour supply

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Offices & Labs Databook M1 South - August 2025

Office demand in Milton Keynes surged to a seven-year high in the first half of 2025, spurred by major regional developments like the proposed Universal Studios theme park.

Summer 2025

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Offices & Labs Databook Norfolk & Suffolk - August 2025

Norwich’s office market is experiencing renewed momentum, fuelled by a thriving tech, renewables and research ecosystem.

Summer 2024

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Summer 2025

Discover how March's stamp duty rush led to a dramatic April crash and get expert predictions on whether mortgage rate cuts in 2026 will fuel the anticipated housing recovery amid persistent economic headwinds.

29.07.25

Offices & Labs Databook Cambridge - July 2025

The Cambridge office market has made a strong start to the year, driven by the city’s science and tech cluster.

Summer 2025

Driving Innovation at Speed

Motorsport innovation solving world challenges in the UK Motorsport Cluster

19.07.25

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Investment for Growth: Now is the time to go big

Life science spinouts are key to unlocking the UK’s global scientific potential.

05.06.25

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Investment for Growth: The case for micro-economic reforms

Is Britain Ready to Grow Again?

20.05.25

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2025

In our Q1 2025 report, uncover surprising shifts in Cambridge housing values, the critical impact of the delayed Renters Rights Bill, and expert insights on whether this cooling trend will continue amid economic uncertainties.

12.05.25

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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

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in the Town and Gown series. Inspired by a local boy Daniel Cleaver who had muscular dystrophy, it started in 1982. Daniel’s father and local runners set up the event as a fun run to raise money for muscular dystrophy and to this day all profits still go to our work.

10.05.26

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

BioWednesday | Now is the Time to Go Big : Scaling Science and Tech Successfully

In partnership with One Nucleus we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Now is the Time to Go Big: What Science & Tech Businesses Need to Scale Successfully, drawing on insights from Bidwells’ latest report Investment for Growth.

10.09.25

Jun 2025

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2025

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster & Bidwells, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference returned for its fourth year.

05.06.25

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May 2025

Devolution, the opportunity for Oxfordshire

Bidwells and Cavendish invite you to an exclusive breakfast and panel session of insightful speakers, bringing together key experts to discuss the future of governance and growth in Oxfordshire.

28.05.25

May 2025

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2025

At UKREiiF 2025, we examined Investment for Growth in the Bidwells Pavilion. Visitors joined us for discussions on the biggest opportunities that were driving productivity, innovation, and impact.

20.05.25

May 2025

Navigating Planning Reforms: Is This the Path to Progress?

UKREiiF 2025 brought together a panel of leading voices to ask a pivotal question: Are the latest planning reforms truly delivering progress, or simply adding new layers to an already complex system?

19.05.25

Jan 2025

Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update & NPPF Insights

Join us this January for our Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update, a breakfast event that will dive into the latest developments in local planning and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23.01.25

Nov 2024

The Productivity Engine: Unlocking Oxford’s Economic Potential

Oxford is on the brink of transformative growth, with real estate and strategic infrastructure key to unlocking its economic potential. Join us to explore innovative housing, high-tech workspaces, and the future of Oxford’s productivity - shaping both local communities and the wider economy.

21.11.24

Nov 2024

Housing Matters: finding collaborative solutions to the UK’s housing shortage

Join acclaimed author, barrister, and public speaker Hashi Mohamed for a breakfast panel session, followed by a keynote presentation, on 18th November 2024.

18.11.24