Bidwells

Bidwells is a leading real estate adviser established in 1839 and headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The firm operates as a multi-disciplinary property and agribusiness consultancy, providing a comprehensive range of services across the UK. With a team of over 600 experts, Bidwells manages more than £5.2 billion in property assets and advises on over 4 million acres of the UK's countryside and coastline. The company specializes in pioneering sectors including science & technology, sustainability, and modern living solutions.

The firm offers a broad spectrum of services designed to support clients across various property and land requirements. These services encompass Agency, Built Environment, Capital Markets, Energy & Climate, Land & Development, Operational Living, Planning, Property & Estates Management, Residential, and Science & Technology. Bidwells is recognized for its deep market knowledge and experience, particularly within the UK's innovative cities and dynamic property markets, providing clear roadmaps for real estate assets. The company maintains 13 offices throughout the UK, with nine located in England and four in Scotland.

Bidwells is deeply embedded in the science and technology sector, a specialization cultivated over five decades, including involvement in the development of Cambridge Science Park. The firm also prioritizes sustainability, assisting clients in decarbonizing portfolios and promoting sustainable development in the built environment. As the first multi-disciplinary property consultancy in the UK to achieve B Corp certification, Bidwells is dedicated to delivering sustainable and innovative property advice nationwide. The company's focus extends to capital markets, offering market analysis, strategic advice, and transaction support for acquisitions, disposals, fund management, and rural investments.

Within its Operational Living services, Bidwells possesses significant expertise in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector. The firm provides powerful insights and development support, having advised on 30,000 units of purpose-built student accommodation since 2017. In the last three years alone, Bidwells has advised on £2 billion worth of student accommodation projects. The company's involvement includes project managing the construction and design teams for Keble College's £70 million graduate centre, which houses 255 graduates. Additionally, Bidwells supported Magdalen College as Project Manager for the Waynflete Building, a student accommodation project in Oxford designed to be energy-efficient and targeting Passivhaus certification. The firm also delivered a new accommodation block for Lucy Cavendish College, featuring 72 en-suite student rooms. Bidwells' student accommodation team was highly commended in the Agency of the Year category at the 2019 Property Week Student Accommodation Awards, and the Mount Pleasant Halls project in Cambridge, which provided 277 student beds, won 'Collaboration of the Year' at the same awards.

The firm's commitment to its clients is reflected in its approach to navigating complex projects, regulations, and timelines, ensuring that real estate assets achieve their full potential. Bidwells aims to partner with visionary clients and top talent to transform the future of the environment and enhance the quality of life for communities across the UK. The company's heritage of innovation and its dedication to expanding service lines and growing into new markets align with the evolving demands of new technology, climate change, and shifting client needs.