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Prime residential
Political Divides Widen as Mortgage Rates Rise
Prices in the Country market have fallen 4.2% over the last year as mortgage rates climb again. At the same time, political parties are setting out sharply different positions on property tax ahead of the Budget.
09 October 2026
Investment
The case for real estate in a changed market
How do you make the case for investing in real estate when capital is more expensive, growth feels uncertain, and investors have no shortage of alternatives?
07 October 2026
Prime residential
Trump vs Healey: Who Holds the Key to Lower Mortgage Rates?
Tom is joined by market analyst Michael Brown to make sense of rising mortgage rates that seem to hinge on Donald Trump's next move. They discuss why UK borrowing costs are climbing again, why crude oil is no longer the main problem, but something called the crack spread is, and whether the Bank of England will raise rates on 5 November. They also look ahead to the Budget on 28 October and the US midterms on 3 November, and what it all means for anyone weighing up whether to take a tracker mortgage or a fixed rate deal.
09 October 2026
Industrial and logistics
Chinese Ecommerce Becomes a Major Driver of UK Logistics Demand
Chinese Ecommerce Becomes a Major Driver of UK Logistics Demand
02 October 2026
Investment
The case for real estate in a changed market
How do you make the case for investing in real estate when capital is more expensive, growth feels uncertain, and investors have no shortage of alternatives?
07 October 2026
Prime residential
Trump vs Healey: Who Holds the Key to Lower Mortgage Rates?
Tom is joined by market analyst Michael Brown to make sense of rising mortgage rates that seem to hinge on Donald Trump's next move. They discuss why UK borrowing costs are climbing again, why crude oil is no longer the main problem, but something called the crack spread is, and whether the Bank of England will raise rates on 5 November. They also look ahead to the Budget on 28 October and the US midterms on 3 November, and what it all means for anyone weighing up whether to take a tracker mortgage or a fixed rate deal.
09 October 2026
Industrial and logistics
Chinese Ecommerce Becomes a Major Driver of UK Logistics Demand
Chinese Ecommerce Becomes a Major Driver of UK Logistics Demand
02 October 2026
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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
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
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
(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
The global perspective on luxury residential development.
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