Research
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Latest research
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 18th August 2026
Your weekly pulse check on science and innovation. Those on the supply side of real estate can track the trends set to drive demand, while occupiers gain fresh perspective on competitor activity and sector dynamics.
18 August 2026
Prime residential
Burnham Bounce Struggles to Lift Property Market
Labour's revival in the polls has changed the political mood, but buyers remain cautious as rising borrowing costs and fears of further tax changes mean the housing market has been treading water.
17 August 2026
Land & Development
Residential Development Land Index Q2 2026
Residential development land values continued to decline during Q2 as higher borrowing costs, elevated build costs and weaker sales rates weighed on scheme viability. Developers increasingly favour lower-risk sites and deferred payment structures that reduce upfront capital commitments.
12 August 2026
Prime residential
Burnham Bounce Struggles to Lift Property Market
Labour's revival in the polls has changed the political mood, but buyers remain cautious as rising borrowing costs and fears of further tax changes mean the housing market has been treading water.
17 August 2026
Land & Development
Residential Development Land Index Q2 2026
Residential development land values continued to decline during Q2 as higher borrowing costs, elevated build costs and weaker sales rates weighed on scheme viability. Developers increasingly favour lower-risk sites and deferred payment structures that reduce upfront capital commitments.
12 August 2026
Regular updates
Flagship reports
The Wealth Report
The Wealth Report
Unique data, expert insights, interviews and future views to help shed light on key issues affecting how you live, work and invest.
24 April 2026
London Series
The London Series
This edition explores how London needs to compete on time, place, product and capital to stay ahead in economic and political volatility.
20 January 2026
Active Capital
Active Capital
Active Capital offers a unique perspective on the outlook for global real estate investment: from forecasts to strategic considerations.
20 January 2026
(Y)OUR SPACE
(Y)our Space
(Y)OUR SPACE is Knight Frank’s flagship research bringing you data-led insights about the future direction of travel in corporate real estate.
29 December 2025
The Alpine Report
The Alpine Property Report
Our Alpine hub is your go-to resource for the latest updates, market insights, and seasonal highlights to keep you informed year-round.
20 October 2025
UK Cities DNA
UK Cities DNA
UK Cities DNA initiative — putting real estate supply and demand in the context of the economic direction of travel.
22 May 2025
NextGen Living
NextGen Living
Our most comprehensive analysis of the living sectors to date, offering unmatched insights into one of the UK’s fastest growing asset classes.
21 January 2025
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Knight Frank Research turns real estate market data, expert sector knowledge and analyst judgment into clear, actionable insight. We explain what is happening in real estate markets, why it matters now, and what it means for your next decision – across all commercial and residential property sectors.
Our research supports all real estate decision makers: investors, occupiers, developers, lenders, funds, governments, private clients and family offices. Whether the question is strategic or immediate, we help clients understand markets, assess risk and identify opportunity with greater confidence.
We cover a wide range of real estate sectors, including offices, industrial and logistics, retail and leisure, life sciences, data centres, land and development, living sectors, residential and rural markets. Our research spans sustainability, investment, policy, technology, wealth and more.
Knight Frank Research combines the strength of a global research network with deep local market knowledge, making our analysis broad in perspective and precise in application. We connect international trends, capital flows and sector shifts to local market conditions – helping clients understand not just what is changing, but what it means in practice.
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We publish regular and timely commentary, thought leadership and market updates to help clients stay close to changing conditions. Alongside our major reports and regular reporting, our research responds to the issues shaping markets now: from economic shifts and policy change to sector-specific trends.
