David Haynes
Head of Specialist Markets, UK • United Kingdom

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David Haynes
Head of Specialist Markets, UK • United Kingdom
David leads Cushman & Wakefield’s 160-strong Specialist Markets Division which includes healthcare, residential, purpose built student accommodation, life sciences, retirement living and other alternative uses, along with our development, repurposing and public sector advisory teams.
The team focuses on delivering advice and executing transactions to owners and end users of assets across the UK bringing together deep market knowledge across alternative sectors with technical skills.
David has a background in real estate capital markets and has over 25 years’ experience advising clients on commercial property investment throughout the UK. He has transacted in excess of £4bn of investment sales and acquisitions, development fundings and sale and leasebacks.
Specialist Sectors
Data Centres
As the digital economy continues to expand, the data centres supporting its growth are racing to keep pace with demand.
Life Sciences Real Estate Services
Energy and Infrastructure
The total value of the energy and infrastructure sectors is larger than the whole of UK commercial property, with investment into infrastructure assets forecast* to hit £600bn over the next 10 years. *Infrastructure Projects Authority
Automotive and Roadside Property
Automotive dealerships, fuel and roadside properties often create real estate opportunities that require a tailored approach. Whether you’re an owner, operator or investor, Cushman & Wakefield’s knowledge of the roadside sector can help you find the right solution – whatever the challenge is.
Student Accommodation
The student accommodation sector presents many opportunities for universities, investors, developers, operators and public bodies alike. With data-driven insights and expertise at a local, national and global level, our team are best placed to provide the advice and support you need in this market.
Self Storage
The Self Storage industry is growing at unprecedented rates around the world, making now the perfect time to be investing in self storage facilities. Our expertise and track record in advising clients on Self Storage, and our methodology for appraising its value, is the industry standard – and has been for decades.
Seniors Housing
Rethinking Properties
Seniors Housing
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.
What's new

Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Senior Hire To UK Capital Markets Team
Global real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed James Yates as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.
24/11/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Announces Tom Nuttall As Head of UK Valuation & Advisory
Nuttall, who joined the firm as a graduate, will succeed Karen Clements who is retiring at the end of the year.
02/11/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Expands UK Student Accommodation Team With Senior Hire
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed John Freker as a Partner to its UK Student Accommodation team.
01/11/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Announces UK & Ireland Promotions To Partner And International Partner
Senior promotions are across Cushman & Wakefield’s UK&I-based business lines and Global Occupier Services.
30/10/2023

Cushman & Wakefield Hires Logistics & Industrial Capital Markets Partner
Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened its UK Logistics & Industrial team by hiring capital markets specialist Christopher Robinson as a Partner.
25/09/2023

Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Residential Team Hires Emily Fox As A Partner
Commercial real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has appointed Emily Fox as a Partner to lead its Residential Valuation & Advisory team in the Midlands.
20/09/2023

Coventry University Sells 627-Bed First Generation Halls of Residence To Frogmore
Advised by Cushman & Wakefield, Coventry University has sold a 627-bed first-generation halls of residence with significant asset management opportunities for an undisclosed sum to Frogmore.
01/08/2023

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

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

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

Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens Residential Development Team
Cushman & Wakefield has expanded its land, development and planning team in Leeds with the appointment of Matt Brear as Associate Director.
12/01/2023

MyCity 2023
This autumn, we’re excited to unpack our vision for the future of six UK cities: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh. We consider how well placed each is to manage the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Insights

MarketBeat

Insights • Economy
Unpacking The 2023 Autumn Statement

Research
Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Research
Main Streets Across the World 2023

Research
Hotel Market Spotlight: London

Research
Mind the gap: the difference between IPMS and NIA rental values

Article

Research

Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2023

Insights • Sustainability / ESG

Insights
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

MarketBeat

Insights • Economy
Unpacking The 2023 Autumn Statement

Research
Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Research
Main Streets Across the World 2023

Research
Hotel Market Spotlight: London

Research
Mind the gap: the difference between IPMS and NIA rental values

Article

Research
EMEA Data Centre Market Update
