Richard Pickering

Head of Innovation, EMEA • United Kingdom

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Richard Pickering

Head of Innovation, EMEA • United Kingdom


Richard leads strategic innovation for the EMEA business of Cushman & Wakefield.

Working closely with global transformation, technology and regional counterparts, his responsibilities include guiding the development of the firm’s digital platform in EMEA, driving transformation projects to an overarching business vision, developing the EMEA operating model for Analytics, and acting as the lead EMEA sponsor for digital product development.

Richard is also a keynote speaker on the future of real estate. He publishes a bi-weekly blog, Futures /Cut, with a readership of 6,000, which addresses how technology, society, urbanism and economics are transforming the real estate industry. He is passionate on the subject of regeneration and is the sponsor of a current campaign on the Future of Cities.

Originally trained as a lawyer, Richard since held roles in real estate consulting, and as Head of the UK Insight team for Cushman & Wakefield. He founded C&W’s Futures programme and his immediately prior role was as Chief Strategy Officer for the UK business. He sits on C&W’s UK Exco, its EMEA leadership team and chairs the innovation chapter of the EMEA OpCo.

MBA (Distinction)
MSc Property Appraisal (Distinction)
LPC (Distinction)
BA (Hons) Law (2.1)
Member of the RICS

UK INSIGHTS

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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 • 28/11/2023
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Unpacking The 2023 Autumn Statement

We unpack the 2023 Autumn Statement and what it means for real estate & infrastructure, housing, business rates, consumers, the environment, devolution & investment zones.
Daryl Perry • 23/11/2023
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Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Discover the latest insights and trends in the elderly care real estate market with the comprehensive Elderly Care Scorecard. From investment volumes to occupancy levels and cost pressures, gain valuable knowledge so you can make informed decisions and stay ahead in the industry.
Tom Robinson • 21/11/2023
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Main Streets Across the World 2023

In this 33rd edition of Main Streets Across the World, we’ll explore the near-term outlook for the retail sector; headline rent and ranking changes for best-in-class urban locations across the world; key indicators and global main street rankings; and key trends to watch such as the cost-of-living crunch, e-commerce and more.
21/11/2023
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Hotel Market Spotlight: London

Discover the resilience of London hotel market through our spotlight research, showcasing remarkable profitability amidst challenges like lower occupancy and rising costs.
Lise Keller • 20/11/2023
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Mind the gap: the difference between IPMS and NIA rental values

While use of IPMS has increased over its ten-year existence, it has certainly not superseded the more traditional NIA measurement used for most office buildings when calculating rental values per sq ft.
Kiran Patel • 15/11/2023
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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 • 15/11/2023
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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.
08/11/2023
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EMEA Data Centre Market Update

The EMEA region is experiencing continued growth in demand as well as investments in digital infrastructure. The region currently has 6.9GW of operational capacity, with 2GW under construction and a massive 5.4GW in planned stages.
Andrew Fray • 30/10/2023
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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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UK Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in the UK.
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Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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Global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed James Yates as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.

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Nuttall, who joined the firm as a graduate, will succeed Karen Clements who is retiring at the end of the year.

02/11/2023

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Cushman & Wakefield has appointed John Freker as a Partner to its UK Student Accommodation team.

01/11/2023

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Senior promotions are across Cushman & Wakefield’s UK&I-based business lines and Global Occupier Services.

30/10/2023

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

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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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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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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

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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 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.

Services

Offices Leasing

Cushman & Wakefield provides a bespoke office leasing service to investor, developer and public sector clients across the UK & Ireland.

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Retail Leasing

With in-depth market knowledge spanning all types of retail property, our Retail Leasing team provides a tailored service to investors, developers, occupiers and public sector clients across the UK and Ireland.

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Industrial Leasing

Cushman & Wakefield provides a dedicated logistics and industrial leasing service to investor, developer and public sector clients across the UK & Ireland.

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The demand for offices in the Seoul has remained high compared to major overseas countries even after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jinwoo Jung • 05/12/2023
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Explore our 5-minute Real Estate Market Snapshot, a video overview of the commercial real estate market developments presenting the key trends in real estate investment, logistics, office and retail sectors.

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Multifamily Monthly

Welcome to the latest edition of “Multifamily Monthly”; a monthly overview from Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone, providing you with invaluable multifamily market research and insights for your next investment.
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Trends Radar: real estate sector waiting for stabilisation

Upward pressure on rental rates and rising construction costs on the one hand and a growing focus on ESG and repositioning of commercial buildings on the other. Faced with the current pace of change in the real estate market, many investors are looking at 2023 with a degree of uncertainty. Are there any reasons to be fearful? And how will the economic slowdown shape trends and sentiments in each real estate sector in the short term? 
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Investing beyond the major CRE asset types.
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Dublin MarketBeat Reports

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyze quarterly economic and commercial real estate activity including supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
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Colocation or housing are nothing more than shared data centers. In this type of service, the operator rents spaces to several companies, this includes all the necessary infrastructure for the operation of the data center, such as energy, cooling equipment, internet access, security and others.

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Vital Signs 2022: Perspectives on Healthcare and Medical Office Buildings

Cushman & Wakefield's Vital Signs Healthcare and Medical Office report covers the sector's positive outlook and growth.
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