About research
Knight Frank Research is a leading global provider of commercial, residential and rural real estate data, indices, insight, forecasts and analysis.
Our research helps investors, businesses, lenders, private individuals, funds, developers, governments and family offices make informed decisions about their property portfolios.
Global property experts
Our research covers a wide range of property markets, across commercial and residential spaces. We also cover a broad range of topics such as sustainability, technology, investments, wealth, economics and more.
Our global team of experienced researchers and analysts conduct in-depth reviews of data to identify emerging trends and opportunities for investors.
Our reports are used by a wide range of clients, including property investors, developers, lenders, government agencies and more.
Market-leading insights
Our reports include a suite of flagship publications that provide definitive outlooks and commentary on markets in the commercial and residential property space. We highlight key trends, market performance, and future predictions, offering invaluable guidance to investors, property owners, and industry professionals.
View our reportsFlagship reports
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
(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
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
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
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
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
Living Sectors Research
Knight Frank's market leading Living Sectors Research team, led by Matthew Bowen, produces bespoke reports and indices as well as objective research and consultancy outputs for clients including developers, investors, government organisations and financial institutions across the UK and Europe.
We assist our clients in capturing property-related investment opportunities and advise both public and private sector institutions on planning and development issues.
Our team comprises highly qualified professionals from a wide range of disciplines including economics, statistics, finance and real estate. With a comprehensive real estate database, supported by our extensive agency, development consultancy, valuation practices, regional alliances and global office network, we are able to produce unrivalled data and analysis on UK and European residential property markets.
This series discusses real estate trends and developments with industry experts from the Knight Frank research team and other leading professionals, commenting on the latest hot topics making the headlines.
Research Analytics
Knight Frank’s multi-sector agency reach presents exceptionally nuanced client problems for consideration. Addressing these, the Analytics Team brings cutting-edge computational methods to bear, informed by a diverse range of skills, perspectives and technical approaches: AI, machine learning, natural language processing and geospatial analysis are among the many techniques employed.
The team’s work has;
- Guided clients onto high value opportunities
- Defined new marketing audiences
- Delivered forecasting and valuation insights
- Reduced development investment risk
- Connected third party interests
- Informed debate on emerging natural capital frameworks
The team draws data from a wide range of sources, from our proprietary global property service lines to market-wide data from external providers. True to Knight Frank’s commercial strengths, insights on the choices, lifestyles and portfolios of UHNWIs is particularly well-developed.
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Frequently asked questions
Knight Frank Research turns real estate market data, expert sector knowledge and analyst judgment into clear, actionable insight. We explain what is happening in real estate markets, why it matters now, and what it means for your next decision – across all commercial and residential property sectors.
Our research supports all real estate decision makers: investors, occupiers, developers, lenders, funds, governments, private clients and family offices. Whether the question is strategic or immediate, we help clients understand markets, assess risk and identify opportunity with greater confidence.
We cover a wide range of real estate sectors, including offices, industrial and logistics, retail and leisure, life sciences, data centres, land and development, living sectors, residential and rural markets. Our research spans sustainability, investment, policy, technology, wealth and more.
Knight Frank Research combines the strength of a global research network with deep local market knowledge, making our analysis broad in perspective and precise in application. We connect international trends, capital flows and sector shifts to local market conditions – helping clients understand not just what is changing, but what it means in practice.
Yes. Alongside published research, we deliver tailored reporting, dashboards, presentations, forecasting, scenario analysis and strategic advisory work designed around a client’s brief, sector, geography and decision-making needs. Contact us to find out more.
We produce reports, thought leadership, indices, dashboards, forecasts, market commentary, bespoke presentations and consultancy. The format depends on the question – from regular market tracking to deeper strategic analysis.
We publish regular and timely commentary, thought leadership and market updates to help clients stay close to changing conditions. Alongside our major reports and regular reporting, our research responds to the issues shaping markets now: from economic shifts and policy change to sector-specific trends.
