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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


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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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.

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Hospitality

The hospitality industry is changing. From disruptive technology to the shifting definition of what a hotel can be, hospitality advisers require not only real estate and operational expertise, but insight into the future.

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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.

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Healthcare
Delivering Expert Property Knowledge To The Healthcare Industry.
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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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Residential - Capital Markets
Our national Residential Investment & BTR team leads the UK market in providing expert advice to investors and developers looking for new residential investment opportunities, or who wish to acquire, develop or dispose of rented portfolios. 
 
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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cushman & Wakefield Continues Living Sector Expansion With Two Key UK Residential Capital Markets Hires

Cushman & Wakefield has announced two Residential Capital Markets hires in the UK as it continues to expand its Living sector team. 

Vikki McCrindle • 16/05/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Signs For New West End Office At Derwent London’s 25 Baker Street

Cushman & Wakefield has exchanged contracts on new office accommodation at 25 Baker Street, London, a brand new, Derwent London development. Baker Street will replace Portman Square as Cushman & Wakefield’s West End office from September 2025.

Richard Coleman • 08/05/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Valuation & Advisory Team Welcomes Partner and Head of Sustainability

Gillian Bowman joins from Knight Frank to take on the role.

Vikki McCrindle • 01/05/2024

Insights

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Residential Market Commentary

Political stability following Labour’s election victory, paired with an improving economic environment, creates an optimistic outlook for the UK housing market. 
Millie Harper • 04/09/2024
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Insights • Technology

From Distribution Centres to Data Centres

In this brief blog we look at key themes that are likely to shape the sectors evolution over coming years, and how the inter-play between data centres and the logistics and industrial sector is likely to play out.
David Binks • 03/09/2024
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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.

Bořivoj Vokřínek • 30/08/2024
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Elevating Glasgow’s Urban Inclusivity

Here at Cushman & Wakefield, we have been evaluating the inclusiveness of 44 cities across EMEA including Glasgow through analysis of 110 detailed metrics.
20/08/2024
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MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

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 • 16/08/2024
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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.  

13/08/2024
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Research

Legal Leading the Way for Top Regional Offices

In 2023, the legal sector reported its strongest year in terms of leasing activity since 2016 across the Big Five office markets (Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester). 
Kiran Patel • 08/08/2024
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The Right Time: The Fall In The Base Rate And What It Means For Capital Markets

Today, the Bank of England voted to bring down the base rate from 5.25% to 5.00% on a narrow margin of 5-4 committee members. While many expected this to be the case, this was by no means a foregone conclusion – with the minutes from the last meeting seeing plenty of mentions about being ‘finely balanced’.  
Daryl Perry • 01/08/2024
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Locating Science

Assessing the Life Sciences landscape across the UK
10/05/2024
2024 UK SELF STORAGE ANNUAL REPORT
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UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024

The Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview into the self storage sector.
Philip Macauley • 16/04/2024
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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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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.

Charles Whitworth • 13/06/2022

UK INSIGHTS

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Residential Market Commentary

Political stability following Labour’s election victory, paired with an improving economic environment, creates an optimistic outlook for the UK housing market. 
Millie Harper • 04/09/2024
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Insights • Technology

From Distribution Centres to Data Centres

In this brief blog we look at key themes that are likely to shape the sectors evolution over coming years, and how the inter-play between data centres and the logistics and industrial sector is likely to play out.
David Binks • 03/09/2024
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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.

Bořivoj Vokřínek • 30/08/2024
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Elevating Glasgow’s Urban Inclusivity

Here at Cushman & Wakefield, we have been evaluating the inclusiveness of 44 cities across EMEA including Glasgow through analysis of 110 detailed metrics.
20/08/2024
London Big Ben Westminster Bridge sunset
MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

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 • 16/08/2024
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Research

Legal Leading the Way for Top Regional Offices

In 2023, the legal sector reported its strongest year in terms of leasing activity since 2016 across the Big Five office markets (Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, and Manchester). 
Kiran Patel • 08/08/2024
GWS-EMEA-UK-Insights-The Fall In The Base Rate And What It Means For Capital Markets Mobile Hero.jpg
Research

The Right Time: The Fall In The Base Rate And What It Means For Capital Markets

Today, the Bank of England voted to bring down the base rate from 5.25% to 5.00% on a narrow margin of 5-4 committee members. While many expected this to be the case, this was by no means a foregone conclusion – with the minutes from the last meeting seeing plenty of mentions about being ‘finely balanced’.  
Daryl Perry • 01/08/2024
Locating science
Research

Locating Science

Assessing the Life Sciences landscape across the UK
10/05/2024
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Research

EMEA Data Centre Market Update

EMEA now totals to a massive 7.6GW of operational IT data centre capacity, a 10% rise from H1 2023. In addition, the region has 2.3GW capacity under construction and 6.6GW in planned stages. 
Andrew Fray • 02/05/2024
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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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Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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Developing a forward-looking strategy for one of Birmingham’s prime assets.
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Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working.
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Battersea Power Station is an iconic 42-acre development on the south of the River Thames.
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