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Knight Frank’s Prime Residential Research analyses the UK’s leading high-value housing markets, from prime central London to key regional and country locations.
We track prices, sales volumes, buyer trends and the wider economic, political and global context, providing clear insight into what drives performance at the top end of the market and where it’s heading next.
Latest research on Prime residential
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Prime London Map
Map showing three-month % change in prices and rental values by location
20 April 2026
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Middle East Conflict Will Impact UK Housing Market in Four Stages
Once the initial headline shock has been absorbed and higher borrowing costs have stabilised, more political uncertainty may lie ahead for the housing market.
16 April 2026
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Lisbon's maturing market
Lisbon has evolved from a primarily investment driven market to one where lifestyle is now the dominant draw, attracting a broader mix of relocators and second home buyers.
13 April 2026
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Lisbon Residential Market Insight
Knight Frank’s assessment of current market conditions across Lisbon's prime residential market
13 April 2026
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Prime London Rents Rise as Supply Tightens and Middle East Uncertainty Persists
March 2026 PCL lettings index: 224.1 March 2026 POL lettings index: 229.8
10 April 2026
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Conflict Weighs on Buyer Sentiment as Markets Start Pricing in Middle East Endgame
Conflict Weighs on Buyer Sentiment as Markets Price in Middle East Endgame
02 April 2026
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Europe’s inflation watch, the outlook for interest rates and mega infrastructure bets
Plus, Mallorca’s new momentum
19 March 2026
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Political Uncertainty and Rising Supply Weigh on Prime London Prices
February 2026 PCL Sales Index: 5,006.5 February 2026 POL Sales Index: 275.5
02 March 2026
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Europe’s Exit Taxes, Population Politics and Capital Flows
Plus, Cortina’s standout gains before the Milano–Cortina Games
19 February 2026
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Housing supply at an 11-year high as inflation pressures ease
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
18 February 2026
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Markets reprice AI risk – real estate included
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
13 February 2026
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Second staircases and 18,000 missing homes
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
11 February 2026
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Prime London Property Market Stabilises but Political Clouds Gather
January 2026 PCL Sales Index: 5,019.3 January 2026 POL Sales Index: 275.6
09 February 2026
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Supply Squeeze Curbs Activity in London Rental Market
January 2026 PCL lettings index: 223.7 January 2026 POL lettings index: 229.0
09 February 2026
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The Bank of England brings stability to the mortgage market
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
06 February 2026
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London falls behind as global prime sales gather pace
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
04 February 2026
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Global Super-Prime Intelligence
Knight Frank’s Global Super-Prime Intelligence report provides a quarterly snapshot of $10m+ residential sales conditions across 12 key international markets
04 February 2026
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Global house prices rise, but affordability continues to bite
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
30 January 2026
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From Seoul to Shanghai, LVMH goes local
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
28 January 2026
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Amid the noise, capital is moving again
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
21 January 2026
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The Wealth Report: Los Angeles’ luxury housing market
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Los Angeles’ luxury housing market—one of the world’s largest super‑prime residential hubs, currently ranking third globally for $10‑million‑plus sales.
19 January 2026
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Demand in Country Market Improves After the Budget
Country house price index slides further in Q4 2025 but decline narrows as sentiment turns more positive.
19 January 2026
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Is the UK housing market turning a corner?
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
16 January 2026
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What’s Ahead for Europe? From House Prices to Red Tape
Plus, geopolitics, economics and elections
15 January 2026
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Housing Unpacked: Rob Perrins on Planning Reform, the Future of London and Post-Budget Market Signals
The Executive Chairman of Berkeley Group talks to Knight Frank about the opportunities and risks facing the residential development market in 2026
15 January 2026
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How much rail can you buy for £45bn?
Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe
14 January 2026
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Post-Budget Clarity Spurs Activity in Prime London Markets
December 2025 PCL Sales Index: 5,031.6 December 2025 POL Sales Index: 275.2
12 January 2026
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Lettings Momentum Builds but Year Hinges on Policy Success
December 2025 PCL lettings index: 223.9 December 2025 POL lettings index: 228.8
12 January 2026
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