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Scott Rutherford

Partner • United Kingdom

Scott Rutherford - Birmingham
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Scott Rutherford

Partner • United Kingdom


About

Scott is responsible for establishing and co-ordinating Cushman & Wakefield’s Office Agency and Development team in Birmingham and the Midlands. He is also responsible for the Cushman & Wakefield office in Birmingham.

He manages a number of key clients dealing with a cross-section of aspects relating to their property holdings in Birmingham and the Midlands. 

Currently, Scott is responsible for office agency advice relating to the letting of Colmore Plaza on behalf of the Carlyle Group, which comprises over 310,000 sq ft of prime new offices in Central Birmingham which completed in early 2008.

He is also advising Goodman in terms of Development and agency advice on Eastside Locks, a proposed mixed-use development of more than 1,000,000 sq ft with the East side area of Central Birmingham.

Marketing advice is also being provided by Scott and his team to Highbridge for a minimum 300,000 sq ft office park at Ansty, Coventry and Centrica on circa 50,000 sq ft at Blythe Valley Park, amongst others. 

 

Awards & Recognition

BSc (Hons)

MRICS

Member of the Office Agents Society

Member of the Birmingham Office Market Forum

Member of the Investment Property Forum

Member of the British Council for Offices

Assignments

Carlyle Group

Goodman

Ericsson

Experian

Centrica

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Birmingham, UK
Cushman & Wakefield Welcomes Senior Hire To UK Capital Markets Team

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Rob Woods as a Partner to its UK Capital Markets team.

Richard Coleman • 18/02/2025

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Stane Retail Park In Colchester Sells For £33.95M

In the first major retail park acquisition of 2025, a private South African investor client of Pembrey Asset Management has acquired Stane Retail Park, Colchester, from developer The Churchmanor Estates Company plc, for £33.95 million.

Richard Coleman • 17/02/2025

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Cushman & Wakefield Makes UK Retail Capital Markets Partner Hire

UK Retail Capital Markets Partner Hire, Chris Watt, an in-town retail and leisure investment specialist, joins from Lunson Mitchenall

Richard Coleman • 10/02/2025

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Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters UK Hospitality Capital Markets Team With Double Hire

Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has added to its growing Hospitality Capital Markets team in London by hiring Andrew Horder as a Partner and Anastasia Cooper as a Consultant.

Richard Coleman • 07/02/2025

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Central London Office Market Defies Economic Challenges With Robust Leasing And A Positive 2025 Forecast

The Central London office leasing market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, achieving an overall take-up of 9.68 million sq ft, a 1% increase on 2023 and the second highest volume in the past five years, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest ‘Central London Offices Marketbeat’ report.

Lauren Joselyn • 06/02/2025

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Powerhouse Markets Lead EMEA Data Centre Growth As New Markets Emerge To Reshape Landscape

A total of 21GW of data centre capacity across EMEA was operational, under construction, or in planning stages at the end of 2024 with operators increasingly looking beyond traditional powerhouse markets to meet demand, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Richard Coleman • 05/02/2025

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European Commercial Real Estate Markets Experience Significant Yield Compression In Q4

New data from Cushman & Wakefield reveals that a growing number of European commercial real estate markets saw prime yields move inwards in Q4 2024, with 24 market sectors reporting an inward shift in Q4 2024, double the number in Q3, providing a clearer signal that Europe’s investment markets are on the road to recovery at the prime end of the market.  

Richard Coleman • 04/02/2025

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Cushman & Wakefield Completes Acquisition Of Its Affiliate In Finland

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has completed the acquisition of its affiliate in Finland, having announced in November that it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire the firm.

 

Richard Coleman • 17/01/2025

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Cushman & Wakefield Hires Ben Binns For Senior EMEA Retail Role

Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Ben Binns as Head of Cross Border Retail Agency, EMEA, the latest strategic senior hire for the firm this year.

22/06/2022

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Demand for UK Self Storage Space Remains Robust

Demand for self storage space in the UK remained robust in 2019 and the sector is well placed to deal with the impact of COVID-19, according to new research into the sector’s major operator and customer trends from Cushman & Wakefield and the Self Storage Association UK (SSA UK).

14/05/2020

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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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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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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Agency Leasing
Find the perfect tenants to maximise your investment.
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Capital Markets

Our Capital Markets advisors never stop looking for new ways to drive better returns and value for institutional and private owners, occupiers, investors and developers.

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Tenant Representation
Our team provides in-depth market insights and proven negotiation expertise to help clients secure the ideal office, retail, or industrial space.
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Global Occupier Services
Future-proof your portfolio. Create inspiring on-site experiences. Unlock the potential of your real estate.
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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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Total Workplace

Aligning your business and real estate to deliver future proof occupation strategies.

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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.

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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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Insights

Global Cities Retail Guide
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Global Cities Retail Guide Europe

Embark on a journey through Europe’s diverse and dynamic retail markets.
13/02/2025
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MarketBeat

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.
Vivienne Bolla • 12/02/2025
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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.
Edward Bavister • 07/01/2025

UK INSIGHTS

Global Cities Retail Guide
Research

Global Cities Retail Guide Europe

Embark on a journey through Europe’s diverse and dynamic retail markets.
13/02/2025
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Research

EMEA Data Centre Market Update

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.
Laura Shepherd • 05/02/2025
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Residential Market Commentary

Political stability following Labour’s election victory, paired with an improving economic environment, creates an optimistic outlook for the UK housing market. 
Vivienne Bolla • 05/02/2025
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Business Rates – Can the Government Deliver?

Six months on from the election, we look at the changes announced by the Chancellor in her Budget, the likely impact of next year’s 2026 revaluation, and answer whether the Government is delivering its promises. 
Mike Flecknoe • 31/01/2025
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Research

DNA of Real Estate

Track prime rents and yields in up to 43 cities across Europe, covering the key office, high street and logistics sectors. It provides an overview of quarterly performance for prime rents and yields.
Nigel Almond • 31/01/2025
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The Athleisure Race Continues

January. The time of year when new year resolutioners head to gyms across the UK to start their fitness journeys.
Duncan Gilliard • 28/01/2025
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Research

Visions

VISIONS offers Cushman & Wakefield’s latest perspectives and insights on key market trends and dynamics to drive your future real estate decision making in the year ahead.
15/01/2025
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MarketBeat

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.
Edward Bavister • 07/01/2025
Nearshoring Opportunities for Real Estate in EMEA
Research • Supply Chain

Nearshoring opportunities for businesses

Discover the advantages of nearshoring and how Cushman & Wakefield's team of experts can help businesses navigate the complexities of nearshoring. From site selection to managing real estate transactions, we can help you unlock the benefits of nearshoring. 
Sally Bruer • 31/05/2023
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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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Commercial Property

Dedicated to delivering effective services in the EMEA region. 

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