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.
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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.
Living Sector
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In an increasingly competitive and complex environment for real estate investment, financing structures and deal terms that maximise value are more important than ever. With deep domain expertise in financing and a strong track record of completing transactions at exceptional terms, Cushman & Wakefield can help you find the right solution.
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Hospitality
The hospitality industry is changing. From disruptive technology to the shifting definition of what a hotel can be, hospitality advisers require not only real estate and operational expertise, but insight into the future.
Logistics & Industrial
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Lauren Joselyn • 30/05/2023

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Richard Coleman • 25/05/2023

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Richard Coleman • 24/04/2023

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Logistics and industrial occupiers leased and acquired 8.6 million sq ft of space in the UK during the first quarter of 2023, according to real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Lauren Joselyn • 11/04/2023

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21/12/2022

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.
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The Crown Estate Appoints Cushman & Wakefield As Hospitality and Leisure Advisors Across Its London Portfolio
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14/12/2022

Cushman & Wakefield Advises Home Grown Hotels On Investment By KSL Capital Partners
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Insights

Research • Logistics
Nearshoring opportunities for businesses

Research • Hospitality
Hospitality Market Trends & Data
The latest hospitality market insights are based on the in-depth analysis of our extensive data sets, surveys of investors, operators and lenders and up-to-date market intelligence from our team members on-the-ground in all major European markets.

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Article • Insights
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MarketBeat • Hospitality

Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2023

MarketBeat • Insights

Article • Workplace

Insights • Sustainability

Insights • Residential
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.
UK INSIGHTS

Research • Logistics
Nearshoring opportunities for businesses

Research • Hospitality
Hospitality Market Trends & Data
The latest hospitality market insights are based on the in-depth analysis of our extensive data sets, surveys of investors, operators and lenders and up-to-date market intelligence from our team members on-the-ground in all major European markets.

Article • Sustainability
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): a key step towards Net Zero

Article • Residential

MarketBeat • Insights

Article • Workplace

Research • Data Center

Insights • Investment / Capital Markets
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