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Head of Development & Strategic Advisory, UK • United Kingdom

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Keith Hardman

Head of Development & Strategic Advisory, UK • United Kingdom


Keith leads Cushman and Wakefield’s 90-strong UK Development and Strategic Advisory Services, which forms part of the UK Specialist Markets Division.

He has a background in investment and development funding and specialises in the viability, formulation and execution of delivery strategies, involving partnering and procurement arrangements for complex, commercial and mixed-use development projects. Keith brings a breadth of experience spanning 35 years, advising a range of Public and Private Sector clients on projects with a combined GDV in excess of £6bn.

Services

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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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.

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Places

Urban places are the powerhouse of the UK economy, presenting both challenges and opportunities for those undertaking or planning property development and regeneration.

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Residential Development

We assist landowners, developers, investors and private individuals identify the development challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving marketplace for residential property.

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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.

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Office & Business Space

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading advisor to occupiers, investors and developers of office space across the UK & Ireland.

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Design and Build Services
Enter Cushman & Wakefield, a globally renowned leader in real estate services, dedicated to transforming spaces and maximising property potential.
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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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Valuation for Tax

Disposing of property can give rise to a tax liability in certain circumstances.

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Landowners With Land being Acquired

Compulsory Purchase Orders can be a taxing experience for landowners, who may only receive notice of an acquiring authorities’ intention once the decision has been made.

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Land Assembly Services

Regeneration projects often involve the challenging task of assembling sites from smaller parcels of land. 

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Compulsory Purchase

With extensive experience in the niche field of Compulsory Purchase, Cushman and Wakefield offers both landowners and government agencies a range of expert CPO advisory services.

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Improving economic indicators such as GDP growth and resilient labour markets, coupled with more favourable financing conditions, are set to provide positive momentum for the European real estate market in 2025, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s ’EMEA Outlook 2025’ report.

Richard Coleman • 11/12/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints Capital Markets Heavyweight James Dunne As Head Of UK Living

Cushman & Wakefield has continued its expansion in the Living sector with the appointment of capital markets heavyweight James Dunne as its Head of UK Living.

15/11/2024

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Take-Up of London Grade A Office Space Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels by 4%

New data from global real estate advisor Cushman & Wakefield highlights the continued and sustained appeal of Grade A office space in Central London, as leasing take-up volumes exceed the pre-pandemic five-year quarterly average by 4% in Q3 2024.

15/11/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Appoints New Head of Central London Development

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Henry Fellows as its new Head of Central London Development.

Lauren Joselyn • 06/11/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield to Acquire Its Affiliate In Finland

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire its affiliate in Finland. The deal is expected to complete in January 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions.

Richard Coleman • 06/11/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Announces New UK Head of Sustainability

Cushman & Wakefield has announced Megan Such as Head of Sustainability for the UK. 

06/11/2024

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Autumn Budget: Implications for Real Estate

On October 30th 2024, Rachel Reeves became the first female chancellor to deliver a Budget.

Edward Bavister • 30/10/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield’s Investment Atlas Identifies Top European Markets For Capital Markets Opportunities

The UK and Germany top a list of European commercial property markets presenting the greatest opportunities for investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield. 

Lauren Joselyn • 30/10/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Promotes David Gingell To Co-Head Of EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance

Cushman & Wakefield has promoted David Gingell to Co-Head of its EMEA Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (ED&SF) team. 

Richard Coleman • 23/09/2024

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Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters Market-leading London Retail & Leisure Team

Global real estate advisors, Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Tors Hayward and Alice Vaughan as Associates within its Central London Retail & Leisure team. 

Richard Coleman • 20/09/2024

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Logistics real estate investors are willing to pay nearly a fifth more (19%) for European warehouses with high sustainability credentials (BREEAM Very Good or above) over assets rated below that benchmark, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Richard Coleman • 12/09/2024

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Stronger Q4 Helps UK Logistics & Industrial Sector Return To Pre-Pandemic Activity Levels in 2023

Occupier demand for logistics and industrial space returned to its pre-pandemic norms following a year of tough market conditions, according to newly-published data from global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

09/01/2024

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UK Hospitality Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK hospitality sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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UK Life Science Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK life science sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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UK Retail Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK retail sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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UK Regional Offices MarketBeat

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK office sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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UK London Office Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the London office market. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
Kiran Patel • 10/12/2024
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UK Industrial Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK industrial sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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UK Build-to-Rent Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK build-to-rent sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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UK Healthcare Marketbeat Reports

Access the latest quarterly commercial real estate results for the UK healthcare sector nationally. MarketBeat reports analyse quarterly market activity including, supply, demand and pricing trends.
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Assessing the Life Sciences landscape across the UK
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James Young • 27/10/2022
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Logistics real estate will be a key source of sustainable income as well as capital growth for investors. However, the changes in play will favour some logistics solutions more than others and not all real estate assets will be critical to the process.
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UK INSIGHTS

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UK MarketBeats

Our Marketbeat reports provide quarterly commercial real estate market activity data covering supply, demand, and pricing trends. Explore our UK Marketbeat reports which cover office, life sciences, retail, industrial, investment, and specialist market sectors.
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Residential Forecast 2024

Explore the Residential Forecast for 2024 by Cushman & Wakefield, offering insights into the UK housing market. Uncover trends in house prices, sales market shifts, and rental market projections.
Vivienne Bolla • 18/12/2024
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While UK office market remains in a period of transition, among the various sectors, healthcare has been a standout performer.
Joshua Woolnough • 13/12/2024
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Between the second quarters of 2023 and 2024, the operational capacity of EMEA’s data centre markets rose by 6.6% to reach 9.3GW, with about 256MW of new supply added in the first half of 2024.
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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.
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A regular update on the commercial real estate market in the UK.
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29/03/2021
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