14 October 2025
Property Performance
Pan Pacific Hotel, Liverpool Street, London
Driving property performance through the occupiers’ lens.
Seeking to answer the key question "What do occupiers really want?", our Property Performance event draws on insights from the fourth edition of Knight Frank’s (Y)OUR SPACE research — a survey of nearly 300 global real estate leaders managing more than 650 million square feet.
Through this event and beyond, our end-to-end consultancy and professional services teams are here to guide asset owners and investors, of all sectors, on aligning the varied and changing needs of occupiers to the current and future performance of their assets.
Our research identifies five critical dimensions shaping occupier strategy.
These five factors form a comprehensive framework for translating occupier demands into purposeful, high-impact, and high-performing environments.
By understanding how each factor interconnects and reinforcing them with pragmatic execution, asset owners and investors can ensure every element of the property experience contributes to sustained value creation.
Amenity
Amenities have become essential to successful assets — they're strategic differentiators that shape occupier loyalty and engagement.
Investments
Transforming 10 Gresham Street into a future-ready City workplace
10 Paternoster Square is one of the most recognisable office properties in the City of London, positioned at the heart of one of the capital’s most important commercial and cultural districts.
08 September 2026
Landlords
Amenities: Balancing the flash with the functional
Although facilities like high-end gyms, rooftop bars or boutique cafés might have once been non-negotiables when it comes to attracting occupiers, the market is seeing a shift in focus – away from prestige and towards more purposeful, quality design.
07 October 2025
Landlords
Key considerations for amenity investment
Before occupiers even set foot in a building, the allure of thoughtful amenities shapes their perception of value and experience.
07 October 2025
Landlords
Revitalising an icon for a new generation
Working with Star Grace Development Limited transform an iconic RSHP building for a new generation of occupiers
07 October 2025
Workplace
Placemaking in Offices: Designing Dynamic, Future-Proofed Workspaces
Sam Hughes, Placemaking Director, explores why Placemaking in offices is no longer just a 'nice to have'
24 September 2025
Development
Creating thriving destinations and connected communities
Our Placemaking team brings together expertise, creativity and insight to help transform spaces into thriving destinations where communities can connect, businesses can flourish, and people want to be.
20 August 2025
Workplace
4 Key factors driving value for occupiers in 2025
As the saying goes “change is the only constant in life”, and the office market has experienced more than its fair share of change over the past few years.
25 June 2025
Agility
Flexibility is no longer a "nice to have". Modular fit-outs, agile leases, and portfolio-wide adaptability ensure real estate stays an enabler, not a constraint.
Agility
Why the changing occupier–owner relationship is based on trust, agility and resilience
The industrial and logistics sector has undergone significant change over the last decade, reshaping not only how occupiers operate but also how they collaborate with owners and developers.
01 December 2025
Landlords
Agility is the new currency for occupiers
Occupier expectations are changing fast, and flexibility and efficiency are no longer nice-to-haves - they’re baseline requirements.
07 October 2025
Workplace
In Focus: Richard Proctor – leading a new chapter for UK Occupier Strategy & Solutions
Richard Proctor, Head of UK Occupier Strategy & Solutions (UK OS&S), shares his vision for the business.
01 July 2025
Landlords
Occupiers are reshaping the rules for the London office market
The demand for prime office space is growing alongside the volume of secondary space. Our Occupier Fit Out Cost Guide explores the growth sectors and key considerations when planning a fit out.
23 May 2025
Landlords
Introducing Flex Leasing
In the evolving landscape of commercial real estate, adaptability is key to staying ahead. Steven Lydon, Associate, Head of Flexible Leasing, explores the innovative concept of flex leasing, a service that is reshaping how landlords and tenants perceive and utilise commercial spaces in the UK.
20 November 2024
Sustainability
Sustainability has moved from ambition to action. Embedding ESG principles across the asset lifecycle strengthens resilience, reduces risk, and enhances long-term market appeal.
Investments
Transforming 10 Gresham Street into a future-ready City workplace
10 Paternoster Square is one of the most recognisable office properties in the City of London, positioned at the heart of one of the capital’s most important commercial and cultural districts.
08 September 2026
Energy & Sustainability
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): Phase 4
As we enter phase 4 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), businesses must adapt to new requirements that include detailed action plans and a stronger emphasis on energy efficiency.
11 June 2026
Agility
Why the changing occupier–owner relationship is based on trust, agility and resilience
The industrial and logistics sector has undergone significant change over the last decade, reshaping not only how occupiers operate but also how they collaborate with owners and developers.
01 December 2025
Energy & Sustainability
Why there is no green bullet
Real sustainability progress depends on credible data, early occupier collaboration, and continuous improvement - driving value, trust and long-term performance
10 November 2025
Energy & Sustainability
Unlocking value through EUI
Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is fast becoming a critical metric for both investors and regulators. Understanding how buildings perform in practice has never been more important. While EUI requires alignment and consistency in measurement, it is likely to become central to asset value. Grasping EUI and the measures to improve it is a vital first step, with ongoing measurement and management essential for future-proofing.
01 October 2025
Investments
5 ways property managers can drive Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action
Claire Murray, ESG Manager, explores how property managers can not only meet short-term sustainability goals but also future-proof assets...
27 February 2025
Article
Identifying ESG opportunities for your business: occupier and landlord perspectives
Amira Hashemi, ESG Lead for Property Asset Management, explores the perspective of occupiers and landlords when considering ESG opportunities.
22 July 2024
Cost efficiency
Controlling occupancy costs is a strategic imperative. Cost efficiency delivers competitive advantage and reinvestment opportunities.
Landlords
Driving operational efficiency for occupiers through smarter spending
As cost pressures rise and capex tightens, operational efficiency has become the new measure of resilience. We examine how occupiers can achieve more through disciplined, insight-driven spending that balances performance, sustainability, and return on investment.
07 October 2025
Workplace
What does the 2026 business rates revaluation mean for the office market?
As the 2026 business rates revaluation approaches, major changes are on the horizon for property owners and occupiers . To understand the implications, Keith Cooney, Partner and National Head of Business Rates, comments on what’s coming, how it will impact different parts of the capital, and what landlords and tenants should be doing to prepare.
01 July 2025
Investments
Top tips for successful commercial property asset management mobilisation
Commercial property asset management is complex and involves a multitude of tasks and responsibilities. Charlotte Owen, Partner for Property Asset Management at Knight Frank, outlines several key tips that property managers must be aware of to ensure the success of their instructions during the post-construction phase for refurbishment or redevelopment.
14 December 2023
Data-driven decision making
Data transforms instinct into evidence-based strategy. Using analytics and insights maximises operational performance.
Energy & Sustainability
From intent to impact: using data to shape meaningful social value
As social value takes centre stage in the built environment, real estate professionals are under growing pressure to demonstrate lasting impact - not just good intentions.
07 July 2025
Perspectives
Why digital twins could help to shape the future of real estate
From virtual property tours to cloud-based software and smart contracts, technology is transforming the real estate industry. One innovation with significant potential is digital twinning, a concept that could revolutionise the sector.
02 April 2025
Investments
5 ways property managers can drive Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action
Claire Murray, ESG Manager, explores how property managers can not only meet short-term sustainability goals but also future-proof assets...
27 February 2025
Occupiers
UK Cities DNA | to Refurb Refit Reposition or Repurpose
Retrofit? Refurbish? Reposition? There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but we have crunched the numbers and identified a range of factors which drive value, viability and the potential to drive short and long term performance.
17 December 2024
Property Performance Breakfast 2025
Driving property performance through the occupiers’ lens.
(Y)our Space
(Y)OUR SPACE is Knight Frank’s flagship thought leadership research bringing you data-led insights about the future direction of travel in corporate real estate.
29 May 2025
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