David Haynes

Head of Specialist Markets, UK • United Kingdom

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David Haynes

Head of Specialist Markets, UK • United Kingdom


David leads Cushman & Wakefield’s 160-strong Specialist Markets Division which includes healthcare, residential, purpose built student accommodation, life sciences, retirement living and other alternative uses, along with our development, repurposing and public sector advisory teams. 
 
The team focuses on delivering advice and executing transactions to owners and end users of assets across the UK bringing together deep market knowledge across alternative sectors with technical skills.
 
David has a background in real estate capital markets and has over 25 years’ experience advising clients on commercial property investment throughout the UK. He has transacted in excess of £4bn of investment sales and acquisitions, development fundings and sale and leasebacks. 

Specialist Sectors

Data Centres

As the digital economy continues to expand, the data centres supporting its growth are racing to keep pace with demand.

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Healthcare
Delivering Expert Property Knowledge To The Healthcare Industry.
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Life Sciences Real Estate Services
We help life science companies create flexible real estate strategies to attract and retain top talent, while managing efficiency and costs.
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Energy and Infrastructure

The total value of the energy and infrastructure sectors is larger than the whole of UK commercial property, with investment into infrastructure assets forecast* to hit £600bn over the next 10 years. *Infrastructure Projects Authority

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Automotive and Roadside Property

Automotive dealerships, fuel and roadside properties often create real estate opportunities that require a tailored approach. Whether you’re an owner, operator or investor, Cushman & Wakefield’s knowledge of the roadside sector can help you find the right solution – whatever the challenge is.

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Student Accommodation

The student accommodation sector presents many opportunities for universities, investors, developers, operators and public bodies alike. With data-driven insights and expertise at a local, national and global level, our team are best placed to provide the advice and support you need in this market.

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Self Storage

The Self Storage industry is growing at unprecedented rates around the world, making now the perfect time to be investing in self storage facilities. Our expertise and track record in advising clients on Self Storage, and our methodology for appraising its value, is the industry standard – and has been for decades.

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Senior Living

We are senior living specialists offering a full range of real estate services globally in the retirement living sector.

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Global Occupier Services
Future-proof your portfolio. Create inspiring on-site experiences. Unlock the potential of your real estate.
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Senior Living

We are senior living specialists offering a full range of real estate services globally in the retirement living sector.

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EMEA Structured Finance

In an increasingly competitive and complex environment for real estate investment, financing structures and deal terms that maximise value are more important than ever. With deep domain expertise in financing and a strong track record of completing transactions at exceptional terms, Cushman & Wakefield can help you find the right solution.

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Receivership and Recovery Solutions
A confident next step for your distressed property assets 

The environment for recovery services is constantly evolving. Our Receivership & Recovery Solutions team brings more than 20 years’ experience in providing strategic advice to lending institutions, insolvency practitioners, corporate and equity fund clients, for distressed property assets and challenged lending situations.  
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What's new

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Cushman & Wakefield Hires Logistics & Industrial Capital Markets Partner

Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened its UK Logistics & Industrial team by hiring capital markets specialist Christopher Robinson as a Partner.

25/09/2023

European Grade A Office Availability Ratio Declines As Occupiers Focus On Best in Class Space
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Residential Team Hires Emily Fox As A Partner

Commercial real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed Emily Fox as a Partner to lead its Residential Valuation & Advisory team in the Midlands.

20/09/2023

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Coventry University Sells 627-Bed First Generation Halls of Residence To Frogmore

Advised by Cushman & Wakefield, Coventry University has sold a 627-bed first-generation halls of residence with significant asset management opportunities for an undisclosed sum to Frogmore.

01/08/2023

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Grade A Accounts For Two Thirds Of Q1 Central London Office Take Up

Central London office occupiers’ focus on the best quality workplaces intensified in Q1 2023 with Grade A space accounting for two-thirds of leasing activity – the highest quarterly proportion since Q3 2018, according to global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Richard Coleman • 25/05/2023

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The Race For The Best Office Space: Fit Out Costs Across Europe Rise 9%

The UK and Germany top the list of most expensive regions to fit out an office with costs expected to remain high in the near term before falling in 2024.

Lauren Joselyn • 05/04/2023

European Grade A Office Availability Ratio Declines As Occupiers Focus On Best in Class Space
Office Leasing Activity Up 4% in ‘Big Six’ Regional Markets in 2022

New data from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield reveals that regional office leasing activity is following the trends seen in London and is demonstrating structural shifts in office demand.

16/02/2023

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Year-End Central London Office Leasing Figures Show a Changing Landscape

Year-End Central London Office Leasing Figures Show a Changing Landscape

14/02/2023

Uncertainty Stymies Office Space Demand as Regional Net Absorption
European Offices Recapture Their Momentum With Leasing Activity Up 15%

Market analysis from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield shows that Europe’s office leasing markets are in rude health as they reap the benefits of markets fully reopening from Covid-related restrictions.

13/02/2023

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Page Group acquires 40,000 sq ft London HQ at 80 Strand

FTSE 250 recruitment business, Page Group has signed the lease for a new London HQ at the iconic 80 Strand in Covent Garden.

02/02/2023

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Cushman & Wakefield Expands UK Research & Insight Team

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Kiran Patel as an Associate Director within its UK Research & Insight team, focusing on the offices sector.

24/01/2023

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Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Residential Development Team

Cushman & Wakefield has expanded its land, development and planning team in Leeds with the appointment of Matt Brear as Associate Director.

12/01/2023

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MyCity 2023

This autumn, we’re excited to unpack our vision for the future of six UK cities: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh. We consider how well placed each is to manage the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Insights

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Research • Technology

MyCity Reports

Our local experts and research leads have created in-depth research reports on the future of six UK cities: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, and Edinburgh.
29/09/2023
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Research

UK Student Accommodation Report

The Student Accommodation Annual Report provides insight into the trends in student accommodation demand, supply and investment during the year to date.
Andrew Smith • 26/09/2023
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A Life of Luxury: Perspectives from Paris

On a recent team work trip to meet with retailers and colleagues from our Paris office, three clear trends stood out.
Duncan Gilliard • 20/09/2023
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Residential Market Commentary

Housing market activity has slowed, as rising interest rates, high inflation, and a weaker economy has impacted buyers’ confidence. However, there are some early signs of transactions and mortgage approvals picking up.
Millie Todd • 18/09/2023
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MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly UK commercial property activity across office, retail and industrial real estate sectors as well as the Central London residential market. Find data on supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
Edward Bavister • 12/09/2023
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Article

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Briefing Paper

Until recently, significant deflection and transverse cracking were thought to be early warning signs of failure in Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated concrete (RAAC). 

Alex Charlesworth • 07/09/2023
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The UK F&B Sector Is Serving Up Reasons To Be Cheerful

Food inflation and menu prices are at an all-time high meaning operators must be creative. Already pioneering brands are revisiting where they source their produce and are changing their menus to serve local and in-season food. 

Matthew Englender • 06/09/2023
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MarketBeat

Europe Hospitality MarketBeat

Europe experienced healthy hotel investment activity in Q1 2023 (+18% vs Q1 2022) despite high financing costs and economic & geopolitical concerns; this was driven by several major transactions (e.g., The Westin Paris, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, and Le Richemond Geneva).
25/05/2023
UK SELF STORAGE ANNUAL REPORT 2022
Research

UK Self Storage Annual Report 2023

The Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview into the self storage sector.
Philip Macauley • 16/05/2023
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Sustainability Trends

Sustainability and ESG is now front of mind for landlords and occupiers; we review the latest in sustainability real estate trends.
Thomas Vazakas • 14/06/2022
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Insights

Residential Development Land Report

The London residential land market has seen mixed success in recent times, whilst the South East is seeing record land values being achieved.

Charles Whitworth • 13/06/2022
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Insights

Healthcare Balance of Risk and Opportunity

Never has the healthcare industry been in the spotlight to such an extent and rarely has the interaction between the public and private sectors been so constructive and collaborative.
07/04/2020

UK INSIGHTS

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Research • Technology

MyCity Reports

Our local experts and research leads have created in-depth research reports on the future of six UK cities: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, and Edinburgh.
29/09/2023
Young people around table with laptop
Research

UK Student Accommodation Report

The Student Accommodation Annual Report provides insight into the trends in student accommodation demand, supply and investment during the year to date.
Andrew Smith • 26/09/2023
A Life of Luxury: Perspectives from Paris
Article

A Life of Luxury: Perspectives from Paris

On a recent team work trip to meet with retailers and colleagues from our Paris office, three clear trends stood out.
Duncan Gilliard • 20/09/2023
Residential-Market-Commentary-Hereo-Banner-Small
Article

Residential Market Commentary

Housing market activity has slowed, as rising interest rates, high inflation, and a weaker economy has impacted buyers’ confidence. However, there are some early signs of transactions and mortgage approvals picking up.
Millie Todd • 18/09/2023
London Big Ben Westminster Bridge sunset
MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly UK commercial property activity across office, retail and industrial real estate sectors as well as the Central London residential market. Find data on supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
Edward Bavister • 12/09/2023
RAAC-Small-web-card
Article

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Briefing Paper

Until recently, significant deflection and transverse cracking were thought to be early warning signs of failure in Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated concrete (RAAC). 

Alex Charlesworth • 07/09/2023
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Article

The UK F&B Sector Is Serving Up Reasons To Be Cheerful

Food inflation and menu prices are at an all-time high meaning operators must be creative. Already pioneering brands are revisiting where they source their produce and are changing their menus to serve local and in-season food. 

Matthew Englender • 06/09/2023
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Research

EMEA Data Centre Update

Opportunities remain for discerning investors in both large and small markets, with overall development activity in the region continuing to grow.
Jacob Albers • 13/04/2023
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Insights

The EMEA Investor Update

A regular update on the commercial real estate investment scene in Europe.
James Young • 27/10/2022
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Insights • Economy

UK Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in the UK.
31/05/2022
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Research • Coworking

Coworking Trends

We outline the difference between the offers, along with market leading research on coworking trends across the world.
17/11/2020
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