David Haynes
Head of Specialist Markets, UK • United Kingdom
Local Office:
43-45 Portman Square
London, W1A 3BG
United Kingdom
Office: +44 207 152 5373
Mobile: +44 7733123318
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.
Life Sciences Real Estate Services
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
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.
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.
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.
Seniors Housing
Equity, Debt & 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.
Project Development
Whether you’re an occupier or investor in real estate, working on a single asset or across an international portfolio, we’re ideally placed to support you with a comprehensive range of Project & Development Services.
Residential - Capital Markets
Business Rates
What's new
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Lease Advisory Partner
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Rupert Bridgman as a Partner to its UK Lease Advisory team.
Richard Coleman • 04/10/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Promotes David Gingell To Co-Head Of EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance
Cushman & Wakefield has promoted David Gingell to Co-Head of its EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (ED&SF) team.
Richard Coleman • 23/09/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters Market-leading London Retail & Leisure Team
Global real estate advisors, Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Tors Hayward and Alice Vaughan as Associates within its Central London Retail & Leisure team.
Richard Coleman • 20/09/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Expands Into Egypt With Core As Exclusive Affiliate
Cushman & Wakefield has signed an exclusive affiliate agreement to deliver commercial property services in Egypt as Cushman & Wakefield Core.
Richard Coleman • 17/09/2024
Sustainable Warehouses Command 19% Price Premium Underlining ‘Flight To Quality’ In European Logistics Investment
Logistics real estate investors are willing to pay nearly a fifth more (19%) for European warehouses with high sustainability credentials (BREEAM Very Good or above) over assets rated below that benchmark, according to Cushman & Wakefield.
Richard Coleman • 12/09/2024
European Hotel Deal Volumes Surge To Five Year High
European hotel transactions reached a five-year high in the first half of 2024, according to new data from Cushman & Wakefield.
Richard Coleman • 29/08/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Announces Raft Of Associate Director, Associate, And Senior Surveyor Promotions Across UK & Ireland
Promotions are across Cushman & Wakefield’s UK&I-based business lines
25/07/2024
UK Hotel Investment In H1 Up 210% From H1 2023 To Nearly £4Bn
Transaction volumes in the UK hotel real estate market have significantly increased in the first half of 2024.
Richard Coleman • 22/07/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Head of Living Land And Development
Firm continues Living sector expansion with hire of Anthony Dixon from Allsop
Richard Coleman • 01/07/2024
Insights
Article
Research • Sustainability / ESG
Elevating Birmingham's Urban Inclusivity
Insights • Technology
From Distribution Centres to Data Centres
MarketBeat
Hospitality Market Trends & Data
The latest hospitality market insights are based on the in-depth analysis of our extensive data sets, surveys of investors, operators and lenders and up-to-date market intelligence from our team members on-the-ground in all major European markets.
MarketBeat
Article • Valuation
Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024
Insights
Complete Asset Optimisation Guide
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Research
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.
UK INSIGHTS
Article
Research • Sustainability / ESG
Elevating Birmingham's Urban Inclusivity
Insights • Technology
From Distribution Centres to Data Centres
MarketBeat
Hospitality Market Trends & Data
The latest hospitality market insights are based on the in-depth analysis of our extensive data sets, surveys of investors, operators and lenders and up-to-date market intelligence from our team members on-the-ground in all major European markets.
MarketBeat
Article • Valuation
Research
EMEA Data Centre Market Update
Insights
Complete Asset Optimisation Guide
Insights
Insights • Economy
