Jon Leedham

Head of Retail Logistics & Industrial • United Kingdom

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Jon Leedham

Head of Retail Logistics & Industrial • United Kingdom


Jon has recently joined the UK Leadership team as Head of Business Space Regions. Having already served as Head of Midlands, South West and Wales since 2003, Jon has a depth of knowledge across multiple skill lines. In nearly 30 years with the company, he has been a key figure in the Birmingham property market, acting on numerous high-profile buildings and projects. He was part of the team which won and advised Birmingham City Council on the transformative redevelopment of Grand Central.

Specialising in loan security, accounts valuations and landlord and tenant work, Jon has particular extensive experience of expert witness work having represented numerous parties at court, arbitration and oral hearings on dilapidations, rent reviews, lease renewals and insurance claims.

Jon is a RICS Registered Valuer and an active member of the Valuation team undertaking valuations in all areas across the Public and Private sector, including accounts valuations for Trusts and Charities. He is the appointed Surveyor to Cregoe Colmore Estate, St Martins Trust and King Henry VIII Warwick.

Jon is also responsible for the National Rating and Development Consultancy teams.

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Cushman & Wakefield Advises On The Sale of The Holiday Inn Express Southampton

Cushman & Wakefield’s UK Hospitality team has advised Brightbay Real Estate Partners (BBREP) on the sale of the Holiday Inn Express Southampton, M27 J7 to UK-based family office Hunton Hotels.

21/12/2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

European Grade A Office Availability Ratio Declines As Occupiers Focus On Best in Class Space
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Valuation & Advisory

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Business Rates
Business rates represent a major cost for both occupiers and owners of non-domestic property. 
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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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Insights

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Research

Back to School

Explore education activity in the UK office leasing market.
Kiran Patel • 19/04/2024
2024 UK SELF STORAGE ANNUAL REPORT
Research

UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024

The Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview into the self storage sector.
Philip Macauley • 16/04/2024
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Research

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.

Bořivoj Vokřínek • 11/04/2024
Sustainability
Article • Sustainability / ESG

Sustainable Dilapidations – Shifting Trends in The Green Agenda

The real estate industry is slowly shifting more towards retaining and repairing as opposed to demolishing and replacing. Whilst financial pressures continue to drive dilapidations, the real estate industry is on the journey to ensure sustainability is at the forefront of dilapidations.
Alex Charlesworth • 26/02/2024
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MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly UK commercial property activity across office, retail and industrial real estate sectors as well as the Central London residential market. Find data on supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
Edward Bavister • 20/02/2024
landlords vs tenants
Article • Sustainability / ESG

Landlords vs Tenants: Future MEES Conflicts

The pressure on Landlords is growing. Cushman & Wakefield is seeing evidence that investors are reducing purchase offers accounting for the capital expenditure required to meet minimum energy efficiency standards.
Alex Charlesworth • 22/01/2024
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Research

European Retail Radar

A comprehensive overview of the retail industry across Europe, backed by thorough research conducted on transactions in 13 European countries and 231 cities.
Sally Bruer • 08/11/2023
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Research • Economy

Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate

With a significant growth forecast for the global tech sector in the next 10 years, the evolution of tech cities around the world as hubs of tech talent and suitable commercial real estate will continue. In this report we assess how tech cities are competing for business across key talent, real estate, and business environment metrics.
David Smith • 08/08/2022
Tech Cities
Article • Workplace

Tech Cities: An Evolution in Talent, Location, and the Workplace

As global tech companies consider locations in top tech markets, finding the right place is just the start. From emerging tech to publicly traded, a tech company’s dynamic needs go beyond just location strategy and expand into the creation of workplace ecosystems that attract, engage and retain talent.
Marissa Huber • 08/08/2022
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Article • Technology

Regional and Emerging Tech Hubs in EMEA

Beyond the global tech hubs in Western Europe, employers have expanding operations into Central Europe.
Dimitris Vlachopoulos • 08/08/2022
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

COP26 Glasgow Climate Summit: Implications for Real Estate

World leaders representing governments and industry came together in Glasgow, Scotland for COP26 to address how to achieve targets set as part of the Paris Climate Agreement 2015.
16/11/2021
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Insights • Sustainability / ESG

20 Things you Need to Know About Sustainability and Property

While sustainability is a major challenge that we are all aware of, the details may be less transparent. We've highlighted 20 things we think should be known about sustainability and real estate.
13/05/2021

UK INSIGHTS

university building
Research

Back to School

Explore education activity in the UK office leasing market.
Kiran Patel • 19/04/2024
2024 UK SELF STORAGE ANNUAL REPORT
Research

UK Self Storage Annual Report 2024

The Self Storage Association UK Annual Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview into the self storage sector.
Philip Macauley • 16/04/2024
pillows on hotel double bed
Research

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.

Bořivoj Vokřínek • 11/04/2024
Sustainability
Article • Sustainability / ESG

Sustainable Dilapidations – Shifting Trends in The Green Agenda

The real estate industry is slowly shifting more towards retaining and repairing as opposed to demolishing and replacing. Whilst financial pressures continue to drive dilapidations, the real estate industry is on the journey to ensure sustainability is at the forefront of dilapidations.
Alex Charlesworth • 26/02/2024
London Big Ben Westminster Bridge sunset
MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

Cushman & Wakefield MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly UK commercial property activity across office, retail and industrial real estate sectors as well as the Central London residential market. Find data on supply, demand and pricing trends at the market and submarket levels.
Edward Bavister • 20/02/2024
landlords vs tenants
Article • Sustainability / ESG

Landlords vs Tenants: Future MEES Conflicts

The pressure on Landlords is growing. Cushman & Wakefield is seeing evidence that investors are reducing purchase offers accounting for the capital expenditure required to meet minimum energy efficiency standards.
Alex Charlesworth • 22/01/2024
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Research

EMEA Data Centre Market Update

The EMEA region is experiencing continued growth in demand as well as investments in digital infrastructure. The region currently has 6.9GW of operational capacity, with 2GW under construction and a massive 5.4GW in planned stages.
Andrew Fray • 30/10/2023
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Insights

The EMEA Investor Update

A regular update on the commercial real estate investment scene in Europe.
James Young • 27/10/2022
tech cities
Research • Economy

Tech Cities: The Global Intersection of Talent and Real Estate

With a significant growth forecast for the global tech sector in the next 10 years, the evolution of tech cities around the world as hubs of tech talent and suitable commercial real estate will continue. In this report we assess how tech cities are competing for business across key talent, real estate, and business environment metrics.
David Smith • 08/08/2022
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Insights • Economy

UK Real Estate Market View

A regular update on the commercial real estate market in the UK.
31/05/2022
20 things to know about sustainability (image)
Insights • Sustainability / ESG

20 Things you Need to Know About Sustainability and Property

While sustainability is a major challenge that we are all aware of, the details may be less transparent. We've highlighted 20 things we think should be known about sustainability and real estate.
13/05/2021
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Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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Fashion retailer JP Boden & Co wanted to expand its London head office to accommodate business growth and more agile working. Our Project & Development Services team created a connection between the main office into a newly refurbished warehouse/hangar space, creating one large single workspace that reflects the Boden brand. 
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Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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Improved Procurement, MRO Warehouse Processes Maximize Production Uptime
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