David Haynes
Head of Specialist Markets, UK • United Kingdom
Local Office:
43-45 Portman Square
London, W1A 3BG
United Kingdom
Office: +44 207 152 5373
Mobile: +44 7733123318
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
Equity, Debt & Structured Finance
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.
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.
Residential - Capital Markets
Business Rates
What's new
Cushman & Wakefield Announces Raft Of Associate Director, Associate, And Senior Surveyor Promotions Across UK & Ireland
Promotions are across Cushman & Wakefield’s UK&I-based business lines
25/07/2024
UK Hotel Investment In H1 Up 210% From H1 2023 To Nearly £4Bn
Transaction volumes in the UK hotel real estate market have significantly increased in the first half of 2024.
Richard Coleman • 22/07/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Head of Living Land And Development
Firm continues Living sector expansion with hire of Anthony Dixon from Allsop
Richard Coleman • 01/07/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Continues Living Sector Expansion With Two Key UK Residential Capital Markets Hires
Cushman & Wakefield has announced two Residential Capital Markets hires in the UK as it continues to expand its Living sector team.
Vikki McCrindle • 16/05/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Signs For New West End Office At Derwent London’s 25 Baker Street
Cushman & Wakefield has exchanged contracts on new office accommodation at 25 Baker Street, London, a brand new, Derwent London development. Baker Street will replace Portman Square as Cushman & Wakefield’s West End office from September 2025.
Richard Coleman • 08/05/2024
Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Valuation & Advisory Team Welcomes Partner and Head of Sustainability
Gillian Bowman joins from Knight Frank to take on the role.
Vikki McCrindle • 01/05/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Makes Key UK Healthcare Appointments
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has further strengthened its UK Healthcare team with key appointments, including hiring Peter Farnes formerly a Senior Director at CBRE.
Vikki McCrindle • 24/04/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Mark Hingston As Managing Director, Asset Services EMEA
Cushman & Wakefield has promoted Mark Hingston to Managing Director, Asset Services EMEA.
Richard Coleman • 22/04/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Promotes Frederic Le Fichoux To Head of Hotel Transactions EMEA
Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has promoted Frederic Le Fichoux to Head of Hotel Transactions EMEA.
Vikki McCrindle • 10/04/2024
Cushman & Wakefield Announces UK Specialist Markets Valuation & Advisory Lead
Real estate services firm, Cushman & Wakefield, has today announced that Jonathan Stickells has been appointed to head up its national Specialist Markets Valuation & Advisory team.
Richard Coleman • 13/03/2024
Insights
Research
Research • Supply Chain
UK Logistics & Industrial Outlook
Research • Sustainability / ESG
Elevating Manchester’s Urban Inclusivity
MarketBeat
Article • Investment / Capital Markets
Article • Economy
Insights
Research
Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Lab Report
Research
UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024
MarketBeat
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.
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.
UK INSIGHTS
Research
Research • Supply Chain
UK Logistics & Industrial Outlook
Research • Sustainability / ESG
Elevating Manchester’s Urban Inclusivity
MarketBeat
Article • Investment / Capital Markets
Insights
Research
EMEA Data Centre Market Update
Research
Life Sciences: Golden Triangle Lab Report
MarketBeat
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.
Insights
Insights • Economy
