Cathy Hawker
Content Writer
Global Headquarters, GB
Latest research
Inspiration
Lighting up London: How the capital’s prime streets prepare for Christmas
Discover the capital’s great estates delighting residents and visitors with their seasonal displays and events
03 December 2025
Homes
A Prime Central London success story: Chelsea Barracks
As property sales at Chelsea Barracks pass £1.5 billion, explore how the estate has set a new benchmark for supreme London living
06 November 2025
Locations
The European city homes at their brilliant best in autumn
As the seasons change, explore four European cities and their properties that offer a winning end of year lifestyle
22 October 2025
Homes
The search for a new home in London’s Marylebone
Why high demand and few consented projects mean new homes in this favourite Prime Central London neighbourhood are in short supply
17 October 2025
Locations
Why it’s the ideal time to invest in the Caribbean
At the start of a new season, discover the tropical islands and prime homes that deliver a golden Caribbean lifestyle
15 October 2025
Locations
A European waterfront home for all seasons
Discover the homes and locations that deliver year-round delight well after the summer’s end
01 October 2025
Locations
Why Madrid is proving irresistible to international property buyers
Exclusive, sophisticated and still good value compared with many European capitals, Madrid’s real estate market in 2025 is welcoming the world with handsome properties and a supreme lifestyle
29 August 2025
Locations
Urban culture or leisure resort: which location is for you?
Compare the lifestyle options in Europe’s premier cities and its leading resort locations
29 August 2025
Inspiration
The secret Spanish and Italian seaside property markets with investment potential
Alongside world-famous hotspots, what are the less well known but equally enchanting coastal villages and towns for property investors to have on their radar
29 August 2025
Inspiration
Beyond the cities: the European destinations finding favour with today’s globally mobile
High-net-worth individuals are turning to Europe’s non-urban locations - from tranquil countryside to Alpine retreats - in search of lifestyle, privacy and long-term opportunity
29 August 2025
Locations
An expert guide to buying your perfect European waterfront home
With demand for homes by the water stronger than ever, we examine the opportunities on offer in France, Spain and Italy
24 July 2025
Locations
Canary Wharf: urban living in London at its finest
How the culture-filled, green and sustainable private estate is attracting more and more residents to its secure and vibrant lifestyle
17 July 2025
Inspiration
Knight Frank Viticulture: Mapping out a fruitful future
How wine producers are set to benefit from Knight Frank’s pioneering demographic mapping tool
24 June 2025
Locations
How to buy a rural home in Europe
Mark Harvey, Head of International Residential, outlines what to keep in mind for those planning to buy a property abroad
19 June 2025
Inspiration
Why wellness is a top priority for European home buyers
Physical health, mental wellbeing and a true connection with nature are key criteria for those considering a European purchase today
18 June 2025
Locations
The enchanting European rural towns and villages to watch in 2025
Take the path less travelled to discover locations in Spain, France and Italy that offer properties with a thoroughly authentic lifestyle alongside interesting values
26 May 2025
Crafts in the Cotswolds: In the studio with jewellery designer Hattie Rickards
From her Cotswolds studio, designer Hattie Rickards creates unique meaningful jewels for her loyal clientele
21 May 2025
Locations
Why the supreme success of Dubai’s property market looks set to continue in 2025
As property prices outpace anywhere else worldwide, we examine the emirate’s international appeal
19 May 2025
Inspiration
Crafts in the Cotswolds: In the studio with jewellery designer Hattie Rickards
From her Cotswolds studio, designer Hattie Rickards creates unique meaningful jewels for her loyal clientele
14 May 2025
Inspiration
Crafts in the Cotswolds: In the studio with Rapture & Wright
Rapture & Wright creates exquisite hand-printed wallpapers and fabrics from its sustainable studio in the Cotswolds
08 May 2025
Inspiration
Crafts in the Cotswolds: In the studio with sculptor David Williams-Ellis
We head to the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside to delve into the creative process behind the renowned sculptor’s evocative works
04 May 2025
Locations
Rural living: the European countryside is calling
How the desire for space and rural living is influencing European property markets such as Portugal, Italy and France
22 April 2025
Homes
Welcome to Opus, Bankside Yards
The landmark riverside development in London’s South Bank harnessing new technologies for a fossil-free future
26 March 2025
Locations
A guide to buying property in Lisbon, Portugal
We outline the neighbourhoods and properties for international property buyers to consider in and around the light-filled Portuguese capital
25 March 2025