Jon Leedham

Head of National Offices, UK • United Kingdom

Jonathan Thomas Leedham Birmingham
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Jon Leedham

Head of National Offices, UK • United Kingdom


Jon has recently joined the UK Leadership team as Head of Business Space Regions. Having already served as Head of Midlands, South West and Wales since 2003, Jon has a depth of knowledge across multiple skill lines. In nearly 30 years with the company, he has been a key figure in the Birmingham property market, acting on numerous high-profile buildings and projects. He was part of the team which won and advised Birmingham City Council on the transformative redevelopment of Grand Central.

Specialising in loan security, accounts valuations and landlord and tenant work, Jon has particular extensive experience of expert witness work having represented numerous parties at court, arbitration and oral hearings on dilapidations, rent reviews, lease renewals and insurance claims.

Jon is a RICS Registered Valuer and an active member of the Valuation team undertaking valuations in all areas across the Public and Private sector, including accounts valuations for Trusts and Charities. He is the appointed Surveyor to Cregoe Colmore Estate, St Martins Trust and King Henry VIII Warwick.

Jon is also responsible for the National Rating and Development Consultancy teams.

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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

Housing Drone View
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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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Hospitality Sector Lead for UK & Ireland

Cushman & Wakefield has named Ed Fitch as Head of Hospitality UK & Ireland. In this new role, Fitch will be responsible for delivering best in class solutions for Cushman & Wakefield’s hospitality sector clients across its core service lines of Capital Markets, Development & Investor Services.

Richard Coleman • 24/04/2023

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Sources Of Demand Evolving As UK Logistics & Industrial Take Up Reverts Towards Medium Term Average

Logistics and industrial occupiers leased and acquired 8.6 million sq ft of space in the UK during the first quarter of 2023, according to real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Lauren Joselyn • 11/04/2023

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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

Services

Valuation & Advisory

Giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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Business Rates
Business rates represent a major cost for both occupiers and owners of non-domestic property. 
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Development
There are now five economic factors of production - Labour, Land, Capital, Entrepreneurship, and Data. At Cushman & Wakefield, we understand the significance of each to generating successful outcomes in real estate development.
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Insights

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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

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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 • Workplace

Central London MarketBeat

Central London Marketbeat provides an overview of the occupational and investment markets across Central London on a quarterly basis.  

01/08/2023
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Research

Build To Rent Quarterly Report

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly report, which takes a closer look at the current landscape of the UK Build to Rent (BTR) market.
Mark Clegg • 17/07/2023
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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
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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 • Economy

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Sign up for a personal view of the evolving role of real estate in a world of technological, social and business change, by Richard Pickering, Head of Innovation, EMEA.
Richard Pickering • 03/11/2022
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Insights

Life Sciences Looking Forward

Life science: from academia, to businesses and clinicians, the sector has never been more at the forefront of society.
21/04/2020
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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

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
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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
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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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
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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.
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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.
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Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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Commercial Real Estate Technology
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Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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Boehringer Ingelheim • Life Sciences
Improved Procurement, MRO Warehouse Processes Maximize Production Uptime
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