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Charles Whitworth

Head of Residential, UK • United Kingdom

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Charles Whitworth

Head of Residential, UK • United Kingdom


Charles is head of Cushman & Wakefield’s UK residential business, which forms part of the UK Specialist Markets Division.

With over 30 years’ experience in the London and South East development markets he provides strategic consultancy and transactional advice to landowners and developers on large scale brownfield land and residential led mixed-use redevelopment projects. Charles has a specific focus on joint ventures and partnerships. He has advised on the transfer of 11 residential led projects into St William the 50/50 joint venture between National Grid and Berkeley Homes. He has also advised SGN on the selection of development partners across 7 high value assets which collectively will deliver in excess of 3,000 homes.

Charles has client management responsibility for corporate clients and developers.

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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Global Occupier Services
Future-proof your portfolio. Create inspiring on-site experiences. Unlock the potential of your real estate.
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Occupier Representation
Our Occupier Representation team will support you through the entire process of your search for an office, retail or industrial space, from the beginning all the way to signing the lease and fitting out your new premises.
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Office & Business Space

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading advisor to occupiers, investors and developers of office space across the UK & Ireland.

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Enter Cushman & Wakefield, a globally renowned leader in real estate services, dedicated to transforming spaces and maximising property potential.
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Total Workplace

Aligning your business and real estate to deliver future proof occupation strategies.

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Total Workplace

Total Workplace brings industry leading thought leadership, strategy and guidance to help clients implement innovative and consistent solutions through the use of tools, technologies and best practices.

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