Government and policy
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Assessing the real estate implications of government reforms and policy shifts.
Our work bridges policy detail and market impact, translating fast-moving developments into clear implications for pricing, liquidity and long-term strategy, supporting real estate decision makers navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Latest research on Government and policy
Government & Policy
Commercially Minded | Manchesterism, defence and the future of UK growth
Andy Burnham's move to Number 10 puts "Manchesterism" at the heart of national policy. In this episode of Commercially Minded, I'm joined by Jennifer Townsend and Darren Mansfield of Knight Frank's Commercial Insight team to unpick what it means for devolution, defence and the UK's regional economies.
03 August 2026
Government & Policy
Burnham’s Britain: our take so far
What Andy Burnham’s first week signals for UK real estate
27 July 2026
Government & Policy
What does the new UK Prime Minister mean for AI and commercial real estate?
What the Government's early AI agenda could mean for buildings, digital infrastructure and investment.
27 July 2026
Government & Policy
What the ban on upwards-only rent reviews means for the industrial sector
How the removal of UORRs will reshape pricing and investment in industrial real estate
08 May 2026
Government & Policy
What the ban on upwards-only rent reviews means for the office sector
08 May 2026
Government & Policy
What the ban on upwards-only rent reviews means for the retail sector
06 May 2026
Energy & Sustainability
“Double down, not back down”: what the UK government's recent energy announcements mean
22 April 2026
Land & Development
Progress for London housebuilding policy...but the clock is ticking
24 October 2025
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