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Strengthening Our Partnership with Redrow in Oxfordshire 🏡 We have been instructed on our first New Homes appointment for Redrow in Oxfordshire, at their new development, Hampden Meadows in Watlington. This milestone marks a natural extension of our longstanding relationship with Redrow, built on trust and successful collaboration in Cambridge. Our appointment in Oxfordshire further strengthens that partnership, as we support one of the UK’s leading housebuilders in delivering high-quality homes to this vibrant and sought-after region. Our Head of New Homes Oxford, Iain Powis, shares why the Hampden Meadows development stands out - offering a thoughtfully designed mix of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes from Redrow’s signature Heritage Collection, set in the charming market town of Watlington on the Oxfordshire–Buckinghamshire border. This latest collaboration with Redrow reflects a shared commitment to delivering high-quality homes that meet the evolving needs of thriving communities across the region. 🔗 Explore Hampden Meadows: https://lnkd.in/e9bcG77p 🔗 View Oxford New Homes: https://lnkd.in/eqWYY4Dw 📩 To find out more, contact Iain Powis – iain.powis@bidwells.co.uk #Redrow #NewHomes #Oxfordshire

🧡We have a goal, can you help us reach it? 🧡 We're raising £10,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK - and every pound makes a difference 👉 https://lnkd.in/eai9Ysmm Just £3, £5 or £10 could help fund vital research, care, and support for the ✨110,000✨people in the UK living with muscle-wasting conditions. Bidwells is proud to sponsor the Cambridge Town and Gown 10k this October – but this is about more than running. 🙌 Your donation to Muscular Dystrophy UK helps to: 🔬 Fund life-changing research 👨👩👧 Support families 📢 Fight for better treatment and care 👉 Donate here: Together, we can change lives. #DonateNow #MDUK #GoldenTriangleChallenge

🌿 We’ve been shortlisted! 🌍 We’re thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the Estates Gazette Awards 2025! This recognition celebrates the tangible steps we’ve taken on our journey to net zero, turning bold sustainability ambitions into meaningful action across the built environment. Our initiative has been driven by a clear mission: to create long-lasting environmental impact through innovative thinking, collaboration, and a commitment to measurable change. A huge well done to our brilliant team, and best of luck to everyone ahead of the awards night on 20th November! 👏🏆 See the full shortlist 👉 https://lnkd.in/gfFAU6Hw #EGAwards2025 #Sustainability #NetZero #EGShortlist #BuiltEnvironment #DrivingChange

🚀 Cambridge's office market is BACK 🚀 Our latest research reveals the strongest first-half performance since 2019: 📈 241,000 sq ft take-up in H1 2025 - the best start to a year in 6 years. 💰 Prime rents forecast to hit £65 psf by end of 2025 🏢 Grade A supply tightening with no new developments until 2027 🧬 77% of requirements from science & tech companies. The standout deal? Arm's massive 95,000 sq ft expansion at Peterhouse Technology Park, setting new rental highs for edge-of-city locations. With Cambridge's unique position at the crossroads of life sciences and technology, global demand remains robust despite broader market challenges. 📊 Want the full data and insights? Download our comprehensive Cambridge Offices & Labs Market Databook now 👇 https://lnkd.in/eefCdC8n #CambridgeProperty #OfficeMarkets #LifeSciences #Technology #PropertyData #RealEstate

📢 “The science is here. The talent is here. It’s time the investment followed.” – David Boles, Partner, Bidwells We’re excited to share this important perspective from David on why the Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan 2025 must deliver for every region, not just the Golden Triangle. With 57% of spinouts originating outside Oxford, Cambridge and London, but only 28% of VC funding flowing their way, now is the time to go big. 💬 Read David’s full blog below to learn why targeted planning reform, Health Innovation Zones, and infrastructure investment in places like Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle are essential to unlocking the UK's full innovation potential. Plus, explore the insights from our latest research, Now is the time to go big 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-kiExnf #LifeSciences #UnlockTheNorth #UKGrowth

⭐Shortlisted for Retrofit Project of the Year! ⭐ We’re proud to announce that 316 Cambridge Science Park is a finalist at the Building Awards 2025! 🏆 This trailblazing retrofit has transformed a tired 1990s office into a cutting-edge, 21,635 sq ft laboratory and office hub, setting a new benchmark for the life sciences sector. Delivered by Bidwells and Coel, on behalf of Trinity College Cambridge, the project saved over 500 tonnes of embodied carbon and proves that sustainability and high-spec performance can go hand in hand. 👏 Huge credit to all the teams involved! Wish the teams luck as we head to the Grosvenor House Hotel on Tuesday 4th November for the big night! 🥂 #BuildingAwards2025 #RetrofitExcellence #CambridgeSciencePark

🌤️ The sun shone on the Caithness Show 2025 – and what a brilliant couple of days it was! We had a fantastic time catching up with our valued clients, friends, and colleagues at this year’s show. The atmosphere was buzzing with community spirit, and it was a real pleasure to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones too. Events like the Caithness Show are a highlight in our calendar – a great reminder of the strong relationships we’ve built and the vibrant rural community we’re proud to be part of. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, both two legged and four🐶 – we’re already looking forward to next year! ☀️🐄 #CaithnessShow2025 #ClientConnections #RuralCommunity #Events #Networking #Teamwork

🚀 Now is the Time to Go Big | Scaling the Power of UK Life Sciences Spinouts The UK has the science. The talent. The momentum. But to stay competitive in the global innovation race, we must go further, and faster. Our latest report, Investment for Growth: Now is the Time to Go Big, explores the critical role of university spinouts in driving economic growth, especially in the life sciences sector. These high-potential businesses are turning research breakthroughs into real-world impact, but too many are leaving the UK before they scale. 📊 Here are five standout insights: • 71% of spinouts want to grow in the UK • But nearly 1 in 3 leave — with 6% heading abroad, taking talent, IP, and economic value with them • The Golden Triangle (London, Oxford, Cambridge) gets the lion’s share of funding — 72% of early-stage capital, despite 57% of spinouts starting elsewhere • Infrastructure and tailored support, not ideas, are what other regions lack • The UK’s science brand is strong — but we're heavily reliant on US venture capital, a potential long-term vulnerability Download the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e24YaSjp 🧠 And don’t miss our latest blog by Max Bryan, Head of Science & Technology at Bidwells: Now is the time to go big: Back UK Spinouts or Fall Behind “We’re entering a rare window of opportunity. The signals are there, now we need the action.” Read the blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVY9kMxF #LifeSciences #Spinouts #InvestmentForGrowth

Struggling to attract and retain top talent in Cambridge's competitive market? 🎯 Wickman House offers a strategic solution – premium staff accommodation in North Cambridge. Nine high-quality apartments on Green End Road, Chesterton, perfectly positioned minutes from Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge Business Park, and St John's Innovation Centre. Why bulk-lease at Wickman House? - Attract top talent with stylish, professionally managed apartments designed for relocating professionals. - Boost retention through secure, long-term housing in a vibrant community setting. - Support employee wellbeing with thoughtfully designed homes and excellent local amenities. Key features: ✅ Spacious private terraces ✅ Contemporary kitchens with integrated appliances ✅ Secure cycle storage and EV charging ✅ On-site healthcare (dental practice) ✅ Walking distance to Cambridge North Station ✅ 10 minutes to Cambridge city centre Wickman House isn't just accommodation – it's a recruitment and retention asset. 🏢 Ready to give your business the competitive edge? Enquire now to secure availability. #CambridgeProperty #TalentRetention #StaffAccommodation #BuildToRent #CambridgeBusiness

🌎Is the UK ready to unlock its life sciences superpower? The Government’s Life Sciences Sector Plan 2025 could be a turning point, putting planning reform at the heart of how we deliver the infrastructure needed for rapid R&D, advanced manufacturing, and globally competitive clusters. In his latest blog, guy kaddish, Partner, Planning, explores how the plan’s proposals, including Local Development Orders and Health Innovation Zones, could finally align land, infrastructure, and delivery with the fast pace of science. But the clock is ticking. 📉 Our new report "Investment for Growth: Now is the time to go big" also shows 6% of UK spinouts have already moved abroad, and 23% have relocated within the UK, chasing stronger ecosystems and faster delivery. Read the full blog here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu_xhukM 📊 Check out our new report: Now is the Time to Go Big 👉https://lnkd.in/eeyCprVY #LifeSciences #InnovationPlanning #NowIsTheTimeToGoBig