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International Partner • United Kingdom

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Alex Charlesworth

International Partner • United Kingdom


Alex is Head of UK National Building Consultancy and is responsible for all commercial building surveying services. He is recognised by peers and the industry as a specialist dilapidations practitioner, with a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues and has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants.

He provides construction and building related advice across a wide range of property, to owners, occupiers and investors.  He deals with due diligence and acquisition surveys, reinstatement cost assessments, maintenance and refurbishment, and advises on exit strategy. Alex also has wide experience in Purchaser's and Investor's surveys, both individual properties and large scale portfolios across EMEA. He also undertakes building pathology analysis on many types of commercial and historic buildings.

Alex is also responsible for consultancy services across Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA), in particular relating to cross border due diligence and dilapidations.

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Capital Markets Heavyweight James Dunne As Head Of UK Living

Cushman & Wakefield has continued its expansion in the Living sector with the appointment of capital markets heavyweight James Dunne as its Head of UK Living.

15/11/2024

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Take-Up of London Grade A Office Space Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels by 4%

New data from global real estate advisor Cushman & Wakefield highlights the continued and sustained appeal of Grade A office space in Central London, as leasing take-up volumes exceed the pre-pandemic five-year quarterly average by 4% in Q3 2024.

15/11/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Head of Central London Development

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Henry Fellows as its new Head of Central London Development.

Lauren Joselyn • 06/11/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield to Acquire Its Affiliate In Finland

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its affiliate in Finland. The deal is expected to complete in January 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Richard Coleman • 06/11/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Announces New UK Head of Sustainability

Cushman & Wakefield has announced Megan Such as Head of Sustainability for the UK. 

06/11/2024

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Autumn Budget: Implications for Real Estate

On October 30th 2024, Rachel Reeves became the first female chancellor to deliver a Budget.

Edward Bavister • 30/10/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Atlas Identifies Top European Markets For Capital Markets Opportunities

The UK and Germany top a list of European commercial property markets presenting the greatest opportunities for investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield. 

Lauren Joselyn • 30/10/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Lease Advisory Partner

Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Rupert Bridgman as a Partner to its UK Lease Advisory team. 

Richard Coleman • 04/10/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Promotes David Gingell To Co-Head Of EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance

Cushman & Wakefield has promoted David Gingell to Co-Head of its EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (ED&SF) team. 

Richard Coleman • 23/09/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters Market-leading London Retail & Leisure Team

Global real estate advisors, Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Tors Hayward and Alice Vaughan as Associates within its Central London Retail & Leisure team. 

Richard Coleman • 20/09/2024

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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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Stronger Q4 Helps UK Logistics & Industrial Sector Return To Pre-Pandemic Activity Levels in 2023

Occupier demand for logistics and industrial space returned to its pre-pandemic norms following a year of tough market conditions, according to newly-published data from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

09/01/2024

Services

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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Building Consultancy

With extensive commercial expertise and a deep understanding of the property life-cycle requirements of investors, occupiers, lenders and developers, our building consultancy team provides specialist advice across the full spectrum of building surveying services.

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Building Engineering Services

Our Building Engineering Services team can provide all design and management services relating to the mechanical, electrical and public health elements within all building types, across all sectors during initial construction, fit-out and occupancy stages.

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Global Capability Centers: Key Hotspots and India’s Rise as the GCC Capital

Unlock Global Insights: Optimize Your Global Capability Centre Strategy Today
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As Donald Trump prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States following his 2024 election victory, this report delves into the potential ripple effects on national property markets.
Kevin Thorpe • 20/11/2024
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India Office Market Report

Global occupiers are moving ahead decisively with their near-to-medium term expansion plans, reflected in the robust market sentiments.
20/11/2024
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Main Streets Across the World 2024

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Barrie Scardina • 20/11/2024
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Insights

The RETHINKING European Offices 2030

The RETHINKING European Offices 2030 report examines office stock across 16 key European cities and the opportunities for landlords to reposition or repurpose their space. By 2030, Cushman & Wakefield estimates that more than 170 million sqm of office stock is at risk in 16 European cities. This is equivalent to more than six times the total office stock in Central London.
Raffaella Pinto • 19/11/2024
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MarketBeat • Investment / Capital Markets

India Capital MarketBeat

India’s real GDP grew by 6.7% y-o-y for Q3 2024, largely driven by the construction and manufacturing sectors, recording a growth of 10.5% and 7.0% y-o-y, respectively.
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Insights

RETHINKING: The Shape Of Real Estate 2040

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TRENDS RADAR 2025 Real estate market from stability to optimism

The fundamentals of the Polish real estate market remain strong, even though 2023 has been another year of a range of challenges for each sector. Lower economic activity, still high project financing costs and rent indexation may have caused distress, but towards the end of the year there are early signs of stabilisation.
Ewa Derlatka-Chilewicz • 10/01/2024
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Research • Workplace

​​The Rise of Spec Suites in Music City​

Speculative suites (spec suites) are providing office landlords a little relief regarding occupancy and leasing activity as the office market continues to experience economic headwinds.
Henry Sherer • 30/05/2023

UK INSIGHTS

Build to rent
Research

Build To Rent Quarterly Report

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly residential insights for the UK. 
Mark Clegg • 15/11/2024
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

Exploring Climate Risks Across the UK & Ireland – Sustainability Week 2024

Cities across the UK have identified the pressing need to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate. Climate risks represent a growing and significant financial concern, particularly within the built environment.
14/11/2024
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Research

Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Lab Report

Get insights on investment volumes, leasing take up, lab supply and pipeline, and investment into life sciences real estate across Cambridge, London, and Oxford.
Jamie Renison • 06/11/2024
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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. 
Vivienne Bolla • 05/11/2024
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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 • 29/10/2024
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Research

EMEA Data Centre Market Update

Get an overview of the key EMEA data centre markets.
Andrew Fray • 15/10/2024
ReThinking Real Estate in the UK
Insights

RETHINKING: The Shape Of Real Estate 2040

Quantifying The Spatial Requirements For The Future Of Real Estate In The UK
Daryl Perry • 06/05/2024
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Complete Asset Optimisation Guide

Discover expert strategies for optimising logistics, retail, and office real estate assets. Gain insights to maximise returns and improve performance.
Andie Penman • 29/02/2024
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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

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31/05/2022
Smart Buildings
Research • Workplace

What Are Smart Buildings?

Smart buildings have increased in prominence in the past decade due to a culmination of changing work behaviours and an increase of information technology available within buildings.
09/02/2022
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Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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