Dalcour Maclaren made the move in response to rising demand for infrastructure, renewables, and water projects across Wales.

James Neil, CEO at Dalcour Maclaren, said: “Wales is an extremely important country for Dalcour Maclaren as we are already involved helping many clients in both the water, energy and infrastructure sectors.

“We are really excited to be opening this office, which will strengthen and grow our DM ONETEAM within Cardiff to deliver Wales’ ambitious infrastructure agenda.”

Dalcour Maclaren already works with organisations including Welsh Water and National Grid.

It is currently supporting projects such as Welsh Water’s Cello telemetry schemes, National Grid substation expansion projects, and work across AMP8 frameworks with Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy.

The expansion strengthens the company’s ability to deliver integrated land, planning and environmental services locally, alongside the introduction of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act, which is reshaping how projects are planned and delivered.

Sean Taylor, technical director for environment and planning at Dalcour Maclaren, said: “The Infrastructure (Wales) Act introduces a more streamlined and consistent approach to consenting major projects.

“That creates opportunity but also requires a clear strategy and understanding of the process from the outset.”

Dalcour Maclaren is also involved in major renewable energy projects, including offshore wind developments Mona and Awel y Môr.

Escapade specialises in design-led hotels, residences, and immersive experiences at global motorsport venues.

Founded in 2021 by Will Tindall and Jerome Darker, it is best known for its trackside hotel development at Silverstone.

The company, which ‘operates at the intersection of motorsport, real estate, and lifestyle’, has taken up 2,000 sq ft of space at the Oxfordshire site.

Will Tindall, founder of Escapade, said: “Bicester Motion offers something genuinely rare – proximity to world-class talent, heritage, and innovation, all in one place.

“For us, it’s not just about having a base; it’s about being part of a community that is actively shaping the future of motorsport and automotive culture.”

Escapade’s new headquarters are located within the Motor Bays and the Protected Long Bay at Bicester Motion’s Motor Transport Yard.

The setting will place Escapade at the centre of activity during the estate’s popular Scramble events, offering a platform in front of an engaged and relevant audience.

The space will also allow Escapade to host product launches, talks, and curated experiences as part of its daily operations.

Mr Tindall added: “As we expand our platform, this environment gives us the right foundation to grow, collaborate, and create.”

Escapade’s move further establishes Bicester Motion’s reputation as a hub within Motorsport Valley.

The area is home to more than 50 mobility-focused businesses, including the Audi Revolut F1 Team and Polestar’s UK headquarters.

Daniel Geoghegan, CEO of Bicester Motion, said: “Escapade is exactly the kind of ambitious, design-led business that belongs at Bicester Motion.

“Their work at Silverstone has set a new benchmark for how people experience motorsport, and their vision for what comes next aligns closely with our own – bringing together heritage, innovation, and community in a way that creates real energy on site.”

He added that Escapade’s arrival reinforces Bicester Motion as ‘a destination where brands, ideas, and audiences come together – on and off the track’.

Escapade is currently progressing its next major project at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, with an anticipated opening in 2028.

The company is also continuing to develop its in-house design studio and expanding its lifestyle offering, which includes events, collaborations, and apparel.

Adalta Real and Savills acted on behalf of Bicester Motion in the transaction.

Bicester Motion is positioned as a leading business community shaping the future of mobility and is home to companies contributing over half a billion pounds to the UK economy.

It aims to become the world’s leading mobility technology community.

The full-service agency, based in Oxford, combines sales, lettings, and new homes under one roof for the first time in the city.

It promises clients continuity of advice from land acquisition through to sales and lettings within one structure.

David Bentley, head of residential at Bidwells, said: “What we are building in Oxford is a fundamentally different proposition to most residential agencies.

“Maxine, Nick, and Iain each bring deep local expertise in their respective disciplines, but it is the combination of sales, lettings, and new homes sitting alongside our land, development, and planning teams that gives clients something they cannot get elsewhere.

“Oxford is one of the most supply-constrained markets in the country and the demand fundamentals are only strengthening.

“We are delighted to welcome them to the team and to be building this offer here.”

All three leaders bring extensive experience to their roles.

Maxine Reynolds heads up sales, specialising in resale transactions across Oxford.

Nick Jones, now a partner following Bidwells’ acquisition of his residential agency Nicholas Jones Residential, leads lettings.

Iain Powis, who joined the company in January 2025, heads up new homes, working with developers on the sale of new-build schemes.

Oxford’s property market remains one of the most in-demand and undersupplied in the UK.

Over the past five years, rents have risen by 33 per cent and house prices have grown by six per cent to reach an average of £478,000.

Bidwells estimates that Greater Oxford will need an additional 40,000 homes by 2040 to keep pace with projected population growth.

The new residential agency is supported by Bidwells’ land and development team, led in Oxford by Zanna Bowles.

According to Bidwells, this gives clients ‘direct access to planning intelligence, development economics and pipeline visibility’. 

Bidwells already has a significant presence in Oxford, offering services in science and technology advisory, planning, project management, and rural agency and advisory services.

Its clients include major Oxford University colleges and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

The company employs more than 600 people and manages more than £5.2 billion in property assets.

It also advises on more than four million acres of UK countryside and coastline.

Bidwells, founded in 1839, is the UK’s first B Corp-certified multi-disciplinary property consultancy.

It focuses on modern sectors, including science, technology, sustainability, and modern living solutions.

According to Bidwells, the newest Oxford venture reflects its growing ambitions in one of the UK’s most dynamic housing markets.