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Retail & Leisure
Retail Renaissance: Store wars - a new hope
In paper 2 of the Retail Renaissance, the high street is gaining new momentum as retailers go back to basics.
07 July 2026
Prime residential
Swiss and Iberian cities lead Europe’s prime growth
Cities across Switzerland and Iberia are driving growth in Europe’s prime residential markets.
09 July 2026
Economy
Leading Indicators | Calmer waters, cautious outlook
Here we look at the leading indicators in the world of economics. For in-depth analysis into commodities, trade, equities and more.
08 July 2025
Residential
Prime Market Braces for Another Summer of Speculation
June 2026 PCL Sales Index: 4,991.4 June 2026 POL Sales Index: 274.8
06 July 2026
Prime residential
Swiss and Iberian cities lead Europe’s prime growth
Cities across Switzerland and Iberia are driving growth in Europe’s prime residential markets.
09 July 2026
Economy
Leading Indicators | Calmer waters, cautious outlook
Here we look at the leading indicators in the world of economics. For in-depth analysis into commodities, trade, equities and more.
08 July 2025
Residential
Prime Market Braces for Another Summer of Speculation
June 2026 PCL Sales Index: 4,991.4 June 2026 POL Sales Index: 274.8
06 July 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.
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