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

Lauren Joselyn • 06/11/2024

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

06/11/2024

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Edward Bavister • 30/10/2024

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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 Welcomes Lease Advisory Partner

Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has announced the appointment of Rupert Bridgman as a Partner to its UK Lease Advisory team. 

Richard Coleman • 04/10/2024

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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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Sustainable Warehouses Command 19% Price Premium Underlining ‘Flight To Quality’ In European Logistics Investment

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.

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We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of our quarterly residential insights for the UK. 
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Central London Marketbeat provides an overview of the occupational and investment markets across Central London on a quarterly basis.  

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Residential Market Commentary

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Vivienne Bolla • 05/11/2024
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MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

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 • 29/10/2024
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Locating Science

Assessing the Life Sciences landscape across the UK
10/05/2024
ReThinking Real Estate in the UK
Insights

RETHINKING: The Shape Of Real Estate 2040

Quantifying The Spatial Requirements For The Future Of Real Estate In The UK
Daryl Perry • 06/05/2024
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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.
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Complete Asset Optimisation Guide

Discover expert strategies for optimising logistics, retail, and office real estate assets. Gain insights to maximise returns and improve performance.
Andie Penman • 29/02/2024
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Scenarios & Implications for Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
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Smart Buildings
Research • Workplace

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Smart buildings have increased in prominence in the past decade due to a culmination of changing work behaviours and an increase of information technology available within buildings.
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UK INSIGHTS

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 • 15/11/2024
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Article • Sustainability / ESG

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Research

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Get insights on investment volumes, leasing take up, lab supply and pipeline, and investment into life sciences real estate across Cambridge, London, and Oxford.
Jamie Renison • 06/11/2024
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Article

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 • 05/11/2024
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MarketBeat

UK MarketBeat

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 • 29/10/2024
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EMEA Data Centre Market Update

Get an overview of the key EMEA data centre markets.
Andrew Fray • 15/10/2024
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RETHINKING: The Shape Of Real Estate 2040

Quantifying The Spatial Requirements For The Future Of Real Estate In The UK
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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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A regular update on the commercial real estate market in the UK.
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