Charles Whitworth
Head of Residential, UK • United Kingdom
Local Office:
43-45 Portman Square
London, W1A 3BG
United Kingdom
Office: +44 203 296 2414
Mobile: +44 7912798673
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
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.
Places
Urban places are the powerhouse of the UK economy, presenting both challenges and opportunities for those undertaking or planning property development and regeneration.
Residential Development
We assist landowners, developers, investors and private individuals identify the development challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving marketplace for residential property.
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.
Rethinking Properties
Valuation for Tax
Disposing of property can give rise to a tax liability in certain circumstances.
Landowners With Land being Acquired
Compulsory Purchase Orders can be a taxing experience for landowners, who may only receive notice of an acquiring authorities’ intention once the decision has been made.
Land Assembly Services
Regeneration projects often involve the challenging task of assembling sites from smaller parcels of land.
Compulsory Purchase
With extensive experience in the niche field of Compulsory Purchase, Cushman and Wakefield offers both landowners and government agencies a range of expert CPO advisory services.
Sustainability
Project Management
Cushman & Wakefield’s Project Management team comprise a group of dedicated and experienced project management professionals delivering high quality schemes across a selection of Client sectors throughout the UK.
What's new
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
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
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
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
Cushman & Wakefield Announces New UK Head of Sustainability
Cushman & Wakefield has announced Megan Such as Head of Sustainability for the UK.
06/11/2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Insights
Research
Build To Rent Quarterly Report
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Exploring Climate Risks Across the UK & Ireland – Sustainability Week 2024
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Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Lab Report
MarketBeat • Workplace
Central London Marketbeat provides an overview of the occupational and investment markets across Central London on a quarterly basis.
Article
MarketBeat
Insights
RETHINKING: The Shape Of Real Estate 2040
Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
Complete Asset Optimisation Guide
Insights • Sustainability / ESG
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.
Research • Workplace
UK INSIGHTS
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Build To Rent Quarterly Report
Article • Sustainability / ESG
Exploring Climate Risks Across the UK & Ireland – Sustainability Week 2024
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Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Lab Report
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EMEA Data Centre Market Update
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RETHINKING: The Shape Of Real Estate 2040
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Research • Workplace
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