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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Insights • Office

European Obsolescence Equals Opportunity

Repositioning: The Evolution of European Offices 
Emma Swinnerton • 14/03/2023
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Article • Residential

Residential Market Commentary

Housing market activity in the UK has slowed, as rising interest rates, high inflation, and a weaker economy impact buyers’ confidence.
Millie Todd • 13/03/2023
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Research • Economy

European Macro Outlook: What’s in a number?

Two consecutive quarters of negative growth is the technical definition of a recession. There has been a great deal of debate on whether the economies of the euro area and the UK are in a recession. If growth remains flat or is revised down for the final quarter of 2022, the underlying truth is that growth for the euro area and the UK has been subdued. Although the near-term outlook looks brighter than many expected six months prior, some downside risks remain. We continue to expect a mild recession in the UK and the euro area. In this report, we break down our baseline economic forecast and the implications it will have on CRE property sectors over the next couple of years.   
Sukhdeep Dhillon • 03/03/2023
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MarketBeat • Insights

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.
Daryl Perry • 16/02/2023
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Research • Data Center

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 • 01/11/2022
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Insights • Investment / Capital Markets

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.
17/11/2020
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Research • Data Center

Data Centre European Secondary Markets Report

Data centre development across Europe has long centred around what were first known as the FLAP markets, major global cities each with deep business and financial sectors. As these markets continue to thrive, a host of newer locations have joined the data centre landscape.
Andrew Fray • 12/08/2020
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Article

Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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Spring Budget 2023

On March 15, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the spring budget. Daryl Perry, Head of Research for UK&I at Cushman & Wakefield discusses what this means for the consumer, businesses, levelling up, sustainability, and real estate.

Daryl Perry • 16/03/2023

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Cushman & Wakefield Releases European Macro Outlook for Multiple Asset Sectors

Cushman & Wakefield releases its European Macro Outlook, forecasting they expect a mild recession to occur in the U.K. and the euro area in the first half of 2023, followed by improving growth in the latter half as the macro headwinds begin to fade.

09/03/2023

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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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Partner To Lead North West Residential Valuation & Advisory Team

Commercial real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed Chris Taylor as a Partner to lead its Residential Valuation & Advisory team in the North West.

07/02/2023

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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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Prime Rental Growth Across Europe Accelerates As Demand For Best in Class Space Holds Firm

Cushman & Wakefield’s latest DNA of Real Estate research report, which examines trends in prime rents and yields across Europe, highlights a divergence between occupational and investment markets in Q4 2022.

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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David Davidson To Retire

David Davidson, Chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business and Head of Capital Markets Scotland, will retire in March after a 31-year career with the firm. He will be succeeded as Head of Capital Markets Scotland by Stephen Bibby.

12/01/2023

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Cushman & Wakefield Expands James Young’s Head of Investor Services EMEA Role To Include Asia Pacific

Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services, has expanded the role of James Young, Head of Investor Services EMEA, to also include the Asia Pacific region. The promotion will take effect from January 2023.

14/12/2022

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The Crown Estate Appoints Cushman & Wakefield As Hospitality and Leisure Advisors Across Its London Portfolio

The Leisure & Restaurants Team at real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, led by Matt Ashman, Megan Hutchinson and Matt Englender, has been appointed by The Crown Estate to advise on the Hospitality and Leisure aspects of its London portfolio.

14/12/2022

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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Article • Logistics

Cushman & Wakefield manages more than 600,000 m² in Golgi logistics condominiums

The partnership between Cushman & Wakefield and Golgi, owner and developer of logistics condominiums, began in 2018. In 2021, after a change in the way of working, the relationship between contractor and contractor became even closer.

Stela Hirata • 24/03/2023
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Article • Capital Markets

​Five Fast Facts – New York City Capital Markets

Get insights into the latest commercial real estate key trends of the New York City CMBS market.
Tanner Cain • 24/03/2023
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Article • Economy

Atlanta BeltLine Boom

Get the latest insights into office, multifamily, and retail growth in Metro Atlanta.
Maija Sunnarborg • 24/03/2023
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Research • Sustainability

Now Is the Time: Commercial Real Estate Can Make a True Impact on Climate Change

As sea levels continue to rise, the reality of climate change and its impact across the commercial real estate industry—and the world—is becoming clearer. 
Andrew Phipps • 24/03/2023
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Article • Office

EUROPEAN OBSOLESCENCE = OPPORTUNITY

EUROPEAN OBSOLESCENCE = OPPORTUNITY
23/03/2023
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Article • Economy

MARKET NOTE FEBRUARY 2023

Check out all the indicators for the corporate office real estate market in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil's industrial real estate market for the month of February.
Luis Fernando Deak • 20/03/2023
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Insights • Office

European Obsolescence Equals Opportunity

Repositioning: The Evolution of European Offices 
16/03/2023
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Article • Capital Markets

Market Matters: Exploring Real Estate Investment Conditions & Trends

Welcome to the latest edition of “Market Matters”; a biweekly perspective of current Capital Markets themes from Cushman & Wakefield's research professionals. In this newsletter, we explore current conditions, short-term developments and long-term economic trends so you can better understand their impact on the real estate investing environment. 
15/03/2023
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Research • Office

Office Fit-Out Cost Guides

These Guides are an essential tool to assist in corporate real estate decision-making regarding fitting out, retrofitting & reinstating office space.
28/04/2022
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Article

Smart Cities: Trends that are Changing the Real Estate Market

Innovations in the technological, cultural and behavioral spheres, which influence people's lifestyles, directly impact social development and this is precisely the concept that permeates Smart Cities.
22/08/2019

STORIES

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Determining the optimal interpretation of the office program that matches the distinctive character of the Leidse Spoorzone and matching target groups.
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Invulling van de Leidse Spoorzone als kantoorlocatie
The Municipality of Leiden
Determining the optimal interpretation of the office program that matches the distinctive character of the Leidse Spoorzone and matching target groups.
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