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Placemaking
Towns and cities are engaged in the bid for investment and the bid for talent. Our placemaking team unlock the destination potential for clients and the people their places serve.

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The very best places are often born through a combination of thoughtful purpose and well considered design. Developing out the characteristics of a place can be broken down into distinct categories, within which are limitless opportunities to make somewhere as good as it possibly can be. From the practical aspects of safety, flexibility and access, to the more intangible ingredients such as aesthetics, comfort and sociability; each need to be considered carefully throughout the lifecycle of any place.
With unrivalled global experience of managing places, we provide practical and operational insight which is valuable in developing place strategies which can ultimately be successfully delivered and integrated.
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UK Monthly Index June 2025
UK commercial real estate saw a rise in capital values in H1 2025, with Retail and Industrial sectors recording the highest total returns.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
Unlocking affordability: The impact of flexible fee structures in senior living
The UK’s over 65 population is set to grow by 34% by 2050, yet much of the current housing stock is inadequately equipped to meet older adults’ evolving needs.
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Article | Creating Resilience
What can we expect from the upcoming changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards?
Upcoming changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards are set to require an EPC B rating for commercial properties between 2030 and 2035 as the UK targets an 87 % reduction in real estate emissions.
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UK Retail at a Glance Q1 2025
CBRE's Retail at a Glance report offers a snapshot of the UK retail market. In Q1 2025, vacancy rates fell across High Streets, Retail Parks, and Shopping Centres, driving rental growth in selected markets.
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Article | Intelligent Investment
Investing in Single-Family Housing (SFH): Opportunities and Operational Insights
In our first article of this series, we explored the emerging opportunities for investing in Single-Family Housing (SFH). Part two delves into the intricacies of operating SFH portfolios, drawing on our conversations with key industry players.
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Rental and capital values for UK multifamily assets rose in the six months to March 2025, supported by high average occupancy at 95%