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Head of Development & Strategic Advisory, UK • United Kingdom

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Keith Hardman

Head of Development & Strategic Advisory, UK • United Kingdom

About

Keith leads Cushman and Wakefield’s 90-strong UK Development and Strategic Advisory Services, which forms part of the UK Specialist Markets Division.

He has a background in investment and development funding and specialises in the viability, formulation and execution of delivery strategies, involving partnering and procurement arrangements for complex, commercial and mixed-use development projects. Keith brings a breadth of experience spanning 35 years, advising a range of Public and Private Sector clients on projects with a combined GDV in excess of £6bn.

Services

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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Planning I Development

Our Planning team pairs strategic insight of the planning process with local, ‘boots-on-the-ground’ intelligence to give our clients the real benefit of a truly national platform.

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Places

Urban places are the powerhouse of the UK economy, presenting both challenges and opportunities for those undertaking or planning property development and regeneration.

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Residential Development

We assist landowners, developers, investors and private individuals identify the development challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving marketplace for residential property.

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Offices and Industrial I Development

Our Offices and Industrial development team brings together Cushman & Wakefield's collective expertise to support developers, funders, landowners, investors and the public sector, in the sale, funding, repositioning and enhancement of industrial and office space.

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Retail and Leisure

A great retail proposition is only the beginning.

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Total Workplace
Total Workplace brings industry leading thought leadership, strategy and guidance to help clients implement innovative solutions that shape the future of work and place.
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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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Living Sector
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Capital Markets

We provide expert guidance and solutions for navigating capital markets to help businesses achieve their financial objectives.

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Property Advice for the Public Sector
Our expert team delivers tailored property advice to the public sector, leveraging valuable insights from both public and private sectors.
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Central London Offices
Discover premium Central London office spaces with Cushman & Wakefield. Explore tailored solutions for your business needs in London.
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Lauren Joselyn • 06/05/2025

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