Bidwells

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Bidwells is one of the UK’s leading property consultancies, offering clients knowledge of, and access to, some of the most interesting real estate markets with the highest growth potential in the UK.

Over 80% of the consultancy’s work is concentrated in the ‘Golden Triangle’ of Oxford, Cambridge and London, including sector-leading work in the science & technology, and education sectors.

Bidwells helps investors, developers, occupiers, house builders and home owners to harness the benefits of the exceptional growth in these markets which represent over 44% of all real estate activity in the UK.

In addition, Bidwells has a strong rural presence and manages thousands of square miles of the English and Scottish countryside and coastline. It is one of the leading consultancies in the high-growth forestry, renewables, and agriculture markets.

These markets have consistently outperformed equities and bonds in recent years and are of significant interest to UK and overseas investors.

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1839

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When was Bidwells founded?

Bidwells was founded in 1839.

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Parsers VC has collected 55 articles mentioning Bidwells, among them “The government must go further for Cambridge Science Park” (Oct 9, 2026) and “Oxford-Cambridge Arc’s office and lab market to attract £1 billion of inward investment by year end” (Dec 2, 2021).

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Oct 9, 2026	The government must go further for Cambridge Science Park	The government’s confirmation that it will press ahead with the Oxford-Cambridge corridor is welcome, but what is really needed is a planning system that moves at the pace of the companies it serves, says Jane Hutchins The government’s conf...
Dec 2, 2021	Oxford-Cambridge Arc’s office and lab market to attract £1 billion of inward investment by year end	Oxford-Cambridge Arc’s office and lab market to attract £1 billion of inward investment by year end 02-12-2021 Spending on office and laboratory space in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc is set to hit more than £1 billion by the end of the year, mo...
Sep 29, 2021	Kadans Science Partner expands Cambridge presence with acquisition of Merlin Place	Kadans Science Partner expands Cambridge presence with acquisition of Merlin Place 29-09-2021 Kadans Science Partner has added to its Pan-European portfolio after acquiring Merlin Place in Cambridge from a private investor who was represent...
Sep 15, 2021	The Oxford-Cambridge arc could generate £200 billion by 2050	The Oxford-Cambridge arc could generate £200 billion by 2050 15-09-2021 Bidwells Summer 2021 Centre of the Arc report highlights the huge potential in the central region of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc as well as the key factors necessary to de...
Sep 7, 2021	Will a Spatial Framework help double nature in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc?	Will a Spatial Framework help double nature in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc? 07-09-2021 The consultation on the Arc Spatial Framework is a golden opportunity to begin efficiently delivering environmental enhancement at scale across the Oxford-C...
Feb 7, 2021	Lord of the Rings' fans are trying to buy JRR Tolkien's home to turn into a literary centre	J.R.R. Tolkien's home is on the market. New Line Cinema/Courtesy of Breckon and Breckon A group of JRR Tolkien fans are trying to fundraise to buy "The Lord of The Rings" author's home. The property is located in Oxford, England, ...
Feb 6, 2021	‘Lord of the Rings’ fans are trying to buy J.R.R. Tolkien’s home so they can turn it into a literary centre	J.R.R. Tolkien’s home is on the market. New Line Cinema/Courtesy of Breckon and Breckon A group of J.R.R Tolkien fans are trying to fundraise to buy “The Lord of The Rings” author’s home. The property is located in Oxford, England, about 57...
Dec 16, 2020	Cambridge residents value outdoor space and broadband the most	Cambridge residents value outdoor space and broadband the most 16-12-2020 Cambridge residents have valued private outdoor spaces (57%) and high-speed broadband (57%) as top home priorities during a lockdown, according to a new report releas...
Dec 16, 2020	Cambridge residents value outdoor space and broadband the most	Cambridge residents have valued private outdoor spaces (57%) and high-speed broadband (57%) as top home priorities during a lockdown, according to a new report released by Property Consultants Bidwells Property Consultants Bidwells undertoo...
Nov 12, 2020	Is the green belt choking green economic growth?	Is the green belt choking green economic growth? 12-11-2020 The Oxford to Cambridge Arc has been identified as the location for exciting new infrastructure, real estate development and regeneration, but how can this large-scale development ...
Oct 15, 2020	Cambridgeshire set to see major investment in infrastructure	Cambridgeshire set to see major investment in infrastructure 15-10-2020 There are efforts to make Cambridgeshire and Peterborough more connected and to spread the economic success of Cambridge across the County, according to the newly relea...
Sep 9, 2020	Oxbridge office and lab space remained resilient against Covid-19	Oxbridge office and lab space remained resilient against Covid-19 09-09-2020 Take-up of office and laboratory space in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc has remained remarkably resilient in the first half of this year as the region’s leading role in...
May 12, 2020	R&D collaboration across Arc offers hope in an age of uncertainty	R&D collaboration across Arc offers hope in an age of uncertainty 12-05-2020 While economists sought to rejig their models following the financial crisis, adjusting for a pandemic, the likelihood of a cure and a whole range of science a...
Mar 4, 2020	Charity heroes pull together in 180th birthday year to meet Bidwells’ Grand Challenge	Charity heroes pull together in 180th birthday year to meet Bidwells’ Grand Challenge 04-03-2020 The proceeds of a frenetic year of 180th birthday fundraising was formally donated to cancer care charity Maggie’s this week when Bidwells’ Sen...
Feb 11, 2020	Cambridge office market continues to triumph despite economic uncertainty	Cambridge office market continues to triumph despite economic uncertainty 11-02-2020 The Cambridge office market has proved robust throughout the past year, with take-up moving well ahead of the 10 year average. This is largely due to the c...
Dec 13, 2019	Property experts call for industry to step up the fight against climate change	Property experts call for industry to step up the fight against climate change 13-12-2019 A group of leading property experts have called for the industry to step up the fight against climate change by making sustainability a key priority i...
Dec 2, 2019	Plans for Bidwells' new second home revealed	Plans for Bidwells' new second home revealed 02-12-2019 People buying or selling a home with Bidwells are set to enjoy “the most welcoming visitor experience in Cambridge” after the 180-year-old property consultants revealed plans for a new...
Nov 19, 2019	Call for Olympics-style delivery body for Oxford-Cambridge Arc to stop development deadlock	Call for Olympics-style delivery body for Oxford-Cambridge Arc to stop development deadlock 19-11-2019 Property chiefs are calling for the creation of an Olympic-style body to deliver the homes and infrastructure needed to create a superclu...
Oct 15, 2019	Cambridge mosque wins major regional planning award	Cambridge mosque wins major regional planning award 15-10-2019 Cambridge’s first purpose-built mosque has been declared the overall winner at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) East of England Regional Awards for Planning Excellence 2...
Oct 11, 2019	Is Cambridgeshire becoming one of the most promising places to invest in?	Is Cambridgeshire becoming one of the most promising places to invest in? 11-10-2019 The Cambridgeshire residential market consistently performs well, impacted by the ‘global brand’ of Cambridge and the diversity of its market trends. Prope...
Aug 15, 2019	Research: Cambridge rents rising five times faster than any UK location	Research: Cambridge rents rising five times faster than any UK location 15-08-2019 The stratospheric success of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc knowledge economy has driven up prime office rents in the region by 11.9 per cent in a year – compared ...
Aug 7, 2019	This is how much top universities impact rent prices in student cities	This is how much top universities impact rent prices in student cities 07-08-2019 House prices in top university cities around the world are on average 25% higher than the national average, according to recent analysis from Property Consult...
Jul 8, 2019	Investment in build to rent sector reaches a record high	Investment in build to rent sector reaches a record high 08-07-2019 Investment into the Build to Rent (BTR) sector reached a record high in 2018 with almost £4bn of new funds allocated to the sector according to Bidwells Build to Rent Summe...
Nov 14, 2018	UK sector vacancies outweigh student enrolments	UK sector vacancies outweigh student enrolments 14-11-2018 With continuous demand for skilled employees in some of the country’s highest growth sectors, the UK skills gap is a major and well-publicised crisis that, according to a report by ...
Oct 18, 2018	Oxbridge Growth Corridor set to become £400billion post-Brexit powerhouse, says Bidwells	Oxbridge Growth Corridor set to become £400billion post-Brexit powerhouse, says Bidwells 18-10-2018 The economic contribution of the Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford Growth Corridor to the UK’s post-Brexit economy could reach £400billion ...
Jul 26, 2018	Cambridge is one of UK’s top cities to work in 2018	Cambridge is one of UK’s top cities to work in 2018 26-07-2018 London is internationally renowned as a business centre, particularly for financial services, the creative industry and its appeal to technology firms. However new research reve...
Jul 19, 2018	Over 400 people attend first summer fete at Arthur Rank Hospice’s Shelford Bottom home	Over 400 people attend first summer fete at Arthur Rank Hospice’s Shelford Bottom home 19-07-2018 Over 400 visitors enjoyed all the fun of a traditional summer fete in Arthur Rank Hospice’s grounds and gardens on Saturday 7 July. The Charit...
Jun 13, 2018	Golden Triangle cities to drive UK’s Industry 4.0 forward	Golden Triangle cities to drive UK’s Industry 4.0 forward 13-06-2018 According to Bidwells, the Golden Triangle region - which includes Oxford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes - is set to boom, despite Brexit fears. Industrial rents continued g...
Apr 19, 2018	Bidwells tops industrial agents league table - again	Bidwells tops industrial agents league table - again 19-04-2018 Bidwells’ Logistics and Industrial agency team has topped a prestigious property industry league table by transacting 767,360 sq ft of industrial space in the second half of 20...
Jan 9, 2018	Cambridge business space rents powering into 2018, latest Bidwells data reveals	Cambridge business space rents powering into 2018, latest Bidwells data reveals 09-01-2018 The first Cambridge business space research figures of the year - revealed by Bidwells today - show the city’s office and laboratory rents continued ...
Dec 6, 2017	New appointment at Bidwells enhances economics offering to clients	New appointment at Bidwells enhances economics offering to clients 06-12-2017 Bidwells, one of the UK’s leading property consultancies, is strengthening its Economics Team with a key new appointment. Bidwells has welcomed Juliet Clark as Pr...
Oct 7, 2016	Pedal power - Bidwells puts its wheels in motion to raise money for charity	Pedal power - Bidwells puts its wheels in motion to raise money for charity 07-10-2016 Some 70 cyclists hit the road over the course of two days and covered a staggering 177 miles to raise much-needed funds for a host of children's charitie...
Oct 7, 2016	Pedal power - Bidwells puts its wheels in motion to raise money for charity	Some 70 cyclists hit the road over the course of two days and covered a staggering 177 miles to raise much-needed funds for a host of children's charities. The cyclists were taking part in Bidwells first ever Golden Triangle Bike Ride, whic...
Aug 19, 2016	Bidwells’ Heritage Team doubles in size	Bidwells’ Heritage Team doubles in size 19-08-2016 Leading Property Consultancy Bidwells’ new Heritage Team, which was launched earlier this year, has already doubled in size to manage its growing work portfolio. The team, which is part of ...
Apr 14, 2016	Chris Surfleet joins Bidwells as Head of new Heritage Team	Chris Surfleet joins Bidwells as Head of new Heritage Team 14-04-2016 Bidwells has launched a new Heritage Team which will be led by Chris Surfleet, who has a wealth of experience in the field, having worked on a wide range of high-profile ...
Mar 17, 2016	Bidwells announces business growth and team expansion	One of the UK’s leading property consultancies – headquartered in Cambridge and with 12 further offices across England and Scotland – is celebrating significant business growth and the expansion of its Building Consultancy Project Managemen...
Mar 17, 2016	Bidwells announces business growth and team expansion	Bidwells announces business growth and team expansion 17-03-2016 One of the UK’s leading property consultancies – headquartered in Cambridge and with 12 further offices across England and Scotland – is celebrating significant business growt...
Nov 6, 2015	No let-up in demand for business space in Cambridge, says Bidwells	No let-up in demand for business space in Cambridge, says Bidwells 06-11-2015 The Cambridge phenomenon continues to grow with office, laboratory and industrial take up remaining at record levels, while the demand for more space stays just a...
Jul 3, 2015	Bidwells raises £63,955 for EACH as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations	Bidwells raises £63,955 for EACH as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations 03-07-2015 Leading property consultancy firm Bidwells has raised an unprecedented £63,955 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) as part of its 175th anniv...
Apr 21, 2015	No political party has a coherent strategy to tackle the housing crisis, says Bidwells	No political party has a coherent strategy to tackle the housing crisis, says Bidwells 21-04-2015 Not one of the main political parties has produced a coherent strategy to tackle the housing crisis facing the UK, says Mike Derbyshire, Head ...
Feb 26, 2015	Cambridge housing market leads the way - new report	Cambridge housing market leads the way - new report 26-02-2015 The UK housing market is looking strong and positive going into 2015, according to the latest Residential Commentary Book published by property consultants Bidwells. And the rep...
Feb 20, 2015	New Technology Centre announced on Cambridge Science Park	New Technology Centre announced on Cambridge Science Park 20-02-2015 Trinity College is pleased to announce that in partnership with the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills it plans to build the Sir John Bradfield Centre, a new Te...
Nov 26, 2014	Big Yellow takes Henley Road warehouse in Cambridge after 14 year search	Big Yellow takes Henley Road warehouse in Cambridge after 14 year search 26-11-2014 The Big Yellow Self Storage Company Ltd, represented by Bidwells, has exchanged contracts to buy the freehold of a vacant industrial unit on Henley Road in ...
Nov 13, 2014	Bidwells celebrates 175 years in business with launch of charity cookbook	Bidwells celebrates 175 years in business with launch of charity cookbook 13-11-2014 Bidwells, one of the UK's leading property consultancies, last night (Thursday) celebrated its 175th year in business with a glittering reception at the Na...
Oct 31, 2014	Cook up a storm with Bidwells' charity cookbook - 'Make Me, Eat Me!'	Cook up a storm with Bidwells' charity cookbook - 'Make Me, Eat Me!' 31-10-2014 Leading property consultancy Bidwells has launched a charity cookbook as part of its fundraising celebrations to mark its 175th year in business. Make Me, Eat M...
Aug 6, 2014	Bidwells advises on largest global deal of its kind	Bidwells advises on largest global deal of its kind 06-08-2014 The Wellcome Trust's acquisition of The Co-operative Group's farm business for £249million, the biggest agri-investment deal in the UK to date and the largest global deal of its...
Jul 22, 2014	Housing price trends confirm market still bullish - take a long term view, says Bidwells	Housing price trends confirm market still bullish - take a long term view, says Bidwells 22-07-2014 New research from Bidwells, one of the UK's leading property consultancies, confirms that house prices accelerated faster in the last three ...
Jul 9, 2014	Crisis in construction industry hits property developers, warns latest research from Bidwells	Crisis in construction industry hits property developers, warns latest research from Bidwells 09-07-2014 As the construction industry sees surging demand and with further growth anticipated, it is experiencing unprecedented challenges in in...
Jul 3, 2014	Economic upturn will bring planning challenges: Bidwells’ research highlights conflicts ahead	Economic upturn will bring planning challenges: Bidwells’ research highlights conflicts ahead 03-07-2014 With the arrival of long-awaited economic recovery and the prospects for most sectors seeing an increase in investment and activity, ho...
Jun 19, 2014	Bidwells raises £8,700 for EACH	Bidwells raises £8,700 for EACH 19-06-2014 Bidwells' Cambridge office has so far raised £8,700 for EACH's Milton Hospice, its chosen charity in its 175th year. The image shows Melanie Chew, EACH Director of Fundraising, receiving a cheque f...
Mar 17, 2014	EACH is focus for 175th anniversary celebrations at Bidwells' Cambridge	EACH is focus for 175th anniversary celebrations at Bidwells' Cambridge 17-03-2014 Bidwells, one of the UK's oldest property firms, has announced that its Cambridge office has selected East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) as the focal p...
Feb 28, 2012	Cambridgeshire Community Foundation selects KISS Public Relations	Cambridgeshire Community Foundation selects KISS Public Relations 28-02-2012 Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has appointed Hertfordshire based KISS Public Relations to handle its PR and media relations. Based in Cambridge, the Foundatio...
May 17, 2007	50k for £50k teams rise to the challenge for the Papworth Trust	50k for £50k teams rise to the challenge for the Papworth Trust 17-05-2007 The 50k for £50k Challenge on Saturday 12 May saw 25 teams, comprising 119 members walking 50km through the East Cambridgeshire countryside in just one day. Bidwells...
May 8, 2007	Papworth Trust fundraiser - 25 teams to walk over 30 miles in a day	Papworth Trust fundraiser - 25 teams to walk over 30 miles in a day 08-05-2007 Bidwells, Hill Partnerships and Mills & Reeve have joined forces to help raise £50,000 for the disability charity, The Papworth Trust, in the 50K for £50K Ch...