Prior to joining Knight Frank, Jennifer was a Senior Analyst in the EMEA occupier research team. During her career Jennifer developed a programme of business development research including occupier profiling, competitor benchmarking, sector trends snapshots and original RFP and pitch content. In addition she delivered the Global law firm report and an in-depth project on the Global life sciences sector.
Jennifer Townsend
Partner
Global Headquarters, GB
Prior to joining Knight Frank, Jennifer was a Senior Analyst in the EMEA occupier research team. During her career Jennifer developed a programme of business development research including occupier profiling, competitor benchmarking, sector trends snapshots and original RFP and pitch content. In addition she delivered the Global law firm report and an in-depth project on the Global life sciences sector.
Latest research
How government policy, AI, economic conditions and supply constraints are influencing occupier decision-making
With occupiers under pressure to control costs while supporting growth and transformation, real estate strategy is becoming more complex. From devolution and evolving talent pipelines to AI adoption and constrained supply, businesses must balance short-term efficiency with long-term flexibility when making location and portfolio decisions.
24 September 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 18th September 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 September 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 11th September 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.
11 September 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 4th September 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.
04 September 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 24th 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.
24 August 2026
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
Technology
Britain's new arsenal
The rise of defence tech and what it means for real estate
27 July 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 27th July 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.
27 July 2026
Occupiers
London Legal Sector Update
Our quarterly London Legal Sector Update aims to inform real estate decision makers within law firms of competitor activity and emerging best practice.
23 July 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 20th July 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.
20 July 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 13th July 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.
13 July 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 7th July 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.
07 July 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 15th June 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.
15 June 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 10th June 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.
10 June 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 1st June 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.
01 June 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 26th May 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.
26 May 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 20th April 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.
20 April 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 13th April 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.
13 April 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 25th March 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.
25 March 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 16th March 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.
16 March 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 9th March 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.
10 March 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update
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.
23 February 2026
Occupiers
The New Frontier - Your weekly science and innovation update - 9th February 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.
09 February 2026