Tom, a former Bloomberg and Reuters property journalist, brings a strong editorial perspective and is a regular media contributor in broadcast and print. He has presented at events in Europe, the Middle East and North America to audiences that have included funders, developers, lawyers, bankers and wealth management professionals.
Tom Bill
Partner, Head of UK Residential Research
Global Headquarters, GB
Tom, a former Bloomberg and Reuters property journalist, brings a strong editorial perspective and is a regular media contributor in broadcast and print. He has presented at events in Europe, the Middle East and North America to audiences that have included funders, developers, lawyers, bankers and wealth management professionals.
Latest research
Rural
Farmland Index Q3 2026 - Farmland market flattening out
Agricultural land values steady as ‘boring’ Budget calms nerves
06 November 2026
Rural
English Farmland Index
The Knight Frank farmland market index is an opinion-based index, compiled quarterly by professional staff in Knight Frank’s farms & estates and valuations offices in the UK. It tracks the price performance of bare agricultural land without dwellings or buildings.
06 November 2026
Prime residential
Budget 2026: Mansion Tax, Landlords and the Election Question
A Budget with few surprises, but plenty of implications. Tom is joined by Nimesh Shah, CEO of tax advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, to discuss the latest implications of the so-called mansion tax, why another income tax rise for landlords could ultimately hit tenants, and what the Chancellor’s low-key approach says about the Government’s wider plans. They also explore what has happened since the abolition of non-dom status, the case for an investor visa, and why Nimesh believes this Budget could be a prelude to an early general election.
29 October 2026
Prime residential
Budget 2026 Lifts First-Time Buyers, Squeezes Landlords and Fuels Election Speculation
The absence of any major property tax rises may spark a relief rally, but landlords face a further income tax increase. Meanwhile, the OBR sees a softer market, the Middle East conflict continues to overshadow events, and election talk grows despite government denials.
28 October 2026
Prime residential
Healey Urged to Win Back Wealthy Investors After £541m Stamp Duty Slump
Sales above £5 million dropped by 14% in the 18 months after the October 2024 Budget, as lobbyists press the Chancellor for a new investor visa.
23 October 2026
Prime residential
The UK Residential Market in Five Charts
What are the forces shaping the UK residential property market less than a fortnight from the Budget?
16 October 2026
Residential
UK Residential Market Update
Knight Frank's UK Residential Market Quarterly Update provides a snapshot of the housing sector, assessing its performance, and proving analysis of the latest economic trends.
12 October 2026
Prime residential
Prime London Map
Map showing three-month % change in prices and rental values by location
12 October 2026
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
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
Prime residential
No News Has Been Good News for the Prime London Market
September 2026 PCL Sales Index: 5,004.4 September 2026 POL Sales Index: 273.7
02 October 2026
Prime residential
Prime London Rents Rise as Tenants Feel the Pre-Budget Squeeze
September 2026 PCL lettings index: 228.1 September 2026 POL lettings index: 235.0
02 October 2026
Prime residential
Pre-Budget Speculation: Mapping The Mansion Tax
Lowering the high-value council tax entry point to £1.5 million is reportedly under discussion. We map how much floorspace the sum buys around the country and how heavily the tax burden would fall on London and south-east England.
25 September 2026
Prime residential
Middle East Tensions Fuel Fresh Mortgage Rate Volatility
Markets are pricing in multiple rate hikes, but the outlook relies heavily on a single unpredictable geopolitical risk.
18 September 2026
Prime residential
Why January Feels a Long Time Ago for the UK Housing Market
A series of global and domestic forces are pushing mortgage rates higher, including the Middle East conflict, Japanese capital flows, higher AI investment, rising government debt and fiscal concerns ahead of October’s Budget.
11 September 2026
Prime residential
Beyond the Middle East: What's Driving Mortgage Rates Higher?
Beyond the Middle East: What's Driving Mortgage Rates Higher?
11 September 2026
Prime residential
Super-Prime Activity Resilient as Tight Supply Weighs on London Lettings Market
Super-Prime Activity Resilient as Tight Supply Weighs on London Lettings Market
04 September 2026
Prime residential
Prime London Transactions Rise as Budget Headlines Recede
August 2026 PCL Sales Index: 4,965.9 August 2026 POL Sales Index: 274.4
04 September 2026
Prime residential
Mind the Gap Between Tax Policy and Economic Reality
As Labour considers tax rises in the autumn Budget, recent changes highlight the difference that can exist between forecasts and real-world outcomes.
28 August 2026
Prime residential
Burnham Bounce Struggles to Lift Property Market
Labour's revival in the polls has changed the political mood, but buyers remain cautious as rising borrowing costs and fears of further tax changes mean the housing market has been treading water.
17 August 2026
Prime London Rents Rise as Landlords Adjust to New Legislation
July 2026 PCL lettings index: 227.0 July 2026 POL lettings index: 233.4
10 August 2026
Prime residential
Prime London Market Activity Improves as Backdrop Stabilises
July 2026 PCL Sales Index: 4,976.2 July 2026 POL Sales Index: 274.5
10 August 2026