Jonathan Hubbard

Head of Hospitality EMEA • United Kingdom

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Jonathan Hubbard

Head of Hospitality EMEA • United Kingdom


Jon has over 30 years’ experience of the hospitality sector across EMEA, dealing with a wide range of hotel assets, from budget to luxury, and across capital markets, development, valuation and advisory service lines.

He has executed and led both single asset and large portfolio valuations in multiple jurisdictions across EMEA.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield in 2017 to head up the Hospitality team in EMEA, Jon had responsibility for Investor Services and the valuation and advisory teams across EMEA at JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, as well as leading the businesses in the Middle East & Africa and Northern Europe.

SERVICES

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.

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Hospitality Capital Markets

Our Hospitality Capital Markets team provides a complete advisory service to investors, whether buying, selling or managing their capital within the hotel sector. We combine operational expertise with up-to-the-minute real estate knowledge – and members of our capital markets team have advised on transactions worth well over €6.0 bn across EMEA.

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Hospitality Valuation

Our Hospitality Valuation & Advisory team deals exclusively with hotel and hospitality assets. Using our real estate, hotel operations, finance and asset management knowledge, we work with global institutions, lenders, operators, investors and individuals, providing valuations for transactional, lending and regulatory purposes.

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Investor and Developer Services

Our team has market leading insight and experience having been involved in Development Advisory and Operator Selection processes on the most important hotel developments schemes across Europe

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Rethinking Properties
Discover how our strategic rethinking process in the EMEA region helps you unlock the full potential of your commercial property investments. Expert portfolio assessment, scenario-based solutions, and data-driven recommendations.
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Rethinking Properties
Discover how our strategic rethinking process in the EMEA region helps you unlock the full potential of your commercial property investments. Expert portfolio assessment, scenario-based solutions, and data-driven recommendations.
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Sustainability Services
We Are Living Change Now.
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Sustainability Services
We Are Living Change Now.
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Smarter Asset Services

Enhancing places with smarter more sustainable solutions.

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Smarter Asset Services

Enhancing places with smarter more sustainable solutions.

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Retail Services & Shopping Center Projects
Success doesn’t happen overnight. It is the result of a complex process that starts long before a store officially opens. This is why we have created a dedicated team of retail-oriented professionals, ready to support your projects in every way.
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Retail Services & Shopping Center Projects
Success doesn’t happen overnight. It is the result of a complex process that starts long before a store officially opens. This is why we have created a dedicated team of retail-oriented professionals, ready to support your projects in every way.
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Insights

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Research

DNA of Real Estate

The first quarter of 2024 continues where 2023 left off. Relatively strong demand for the best in class space continues to exert upward pressure on rent, with positive rental growth across all sectors at the European level.
Nigel Almond • 26/04/2024
Build to rent
Research

Build To Rent Quarterly Report

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly residential insights for the UK. 
Mark Clegg • 25/04/2024
Elderly Care
Research

Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Discover the latest insights and trends in the elderly care real estate market with the comprehensive Elderly Care Scorecard. From investment volumes to occupancy levels and cost pressures, gain valuable knowledge so you can make informed decisions and stay ahead in the industry.
Tom Robinson • 25/04/2024
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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 • 23/04/2024
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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
2024 London moves
Research • Workplace

London Moves

As the London office market continues to evolve and adapt, the London Moves report provides a detailed analysis of the trends and shifts in 2023. It highlights the who, what, where and why of office relocations across the Capital.
Ben Cullen • 15/04/2024
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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.

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

Sustainability Trends

Sustainability and ESG is now front of mind for landlords and occupiers; we review the latest in sustainability real estate trends.
Thomas Vazakas • 14/06/2022
UK Residential Development Land report
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.

Charles Whitworth • 13/06/2022

What's new

Holiday Inn Express
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

Housing Drone View
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.

UK INSIGHTS

dna graphic
Research

DNA of Real Estate

The first quarter of 2024 continues where 2023 left off. Relatively strong demand for the best in class space continues to exert upward pressure on rent, with positive rental growth across all sectors at the European level.
Nigel Almond • 26/04/2024
Build to rent
Research

Build To Rent Quarterly Report

We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly residential insights for the UK. 
Mark Clegg • 25/04/2024
Elderly Care
Research

Elderly Care Real Estate Scorecard

Discover the latest insights and trends in the elderly care real estate market with the comprehensive Elderly Care Scorecard. From investment volumes to occupancy levels and cost pressures, gain valuable knowledge so you can make informed decisions and stay ahead in the industry.
Tom Robinson • 25/04/2024
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 • 23/04/2024
university building
Research

Back to School

Explore education activity in the UK office leasing market.
Kiran Patel • 19/04/2024
2024 London moves
Research • Workplace

London Moves

As the London office market continues to evolve and adapt, the London Moves report provides a detailed analysis of the trends and shifts in 2023. It highlights the who, what, where and why of office relocations across the Capital.
Ben Cullen • 15/04/2024
pillows on hotel double bed
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.

Bořivoj Vokřínek • 11/04/2024
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
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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
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Article

Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

FEATURED STORIES

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JP Boden & Co • Retail
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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Commercial Real Estate Technology
Omnicom Europe Limited • Technology

Omnicom Europe Limited had to relocate from over ten properties into one over 4 years.

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Boehringer Ingelheim • Life Sciences
Improved Procurement, MRO Warehouse Processes Maximize Production Uptime
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