Intelligence Talks

This week we hear from our country experts on whether the recent increase in interest for country properties is merely a trend, or here to stay. Harry Gladwin, the Head of Cotswolds Region for The Buying Solution; Luke Ellwood, Regional Partner for the South West Region; and Julia Robotham, Associate in our Country Department, offer their insight on the latest country property trends and assess ho...

In our latest global episode, we hear from David Bailin, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Private Bank, on his take from the US on how international property markets will fare post-Covid. David and Anna were also joined by Flora Harley, an Associate in our Residential Research team. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bring...

In our first "special guest" episode, we hear from Mark Prisk, former MP and Housing Minister on his views on how the property world will adapt post-Covid. Mark and Anna are also joined by James Keegan, a Partner in our Residential Development Consultancy team. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest ins...

This week in our global episode, we take virtual trip over to Asia Pacific to find out more about how Covid-19 has impacted the Asian property market. Nicholas Holt, Head of Asia Pacific Research; Emily Relf, Capital Markets Director; and Neil Brookes, Head of Capital Markets for Asia Pacific, discuss core markets, defensive sectors and the winds of opportunity post-Covid. Intelligence Talks, is a...

After the excitement of the bank holiday, we settle back into the working week with a look at how the retail sector has been impacted by Covid-19 and what the future holds for landlords and tenants. Stephen Springham, Commercial Research Partner; and David Legat, a Partner in our Retail Agency, offer their expert takes on how we can best navigate the new world of retail. Intelligence Talks, is a p...

The pandemic continues to grip the world but across much of Europe, lockdown measures are slowly easing. In this episode, we discuss what is happening on the ground, how countries plan to open up their property markets and what investors should be looking out for over the next few weeks and months. Mark Harvey, Head of European Residential Sales; William Matthews, Head of UK Commercial Research; a...

As the property market reopens in England and the Knight Frank residential teams head back to their local offices today, we look at what this really means in practice. David Mumby, Head of Central London Lettings; Mark Proctor, Exeter Office Head; and John Rockel, Head of Strategy and Operations, explore the immediate and long-term implications of reopening the market and getting agents back into...

In the first of our Friday podcasts, focusing on the global markets, we discuss how Covid-19 has impacted property markets across the world and what the future of international real estate will look like. Liam Bailey, Global Head of Research; Flora Harley, Residential Research Associate; and Kate Everett-Allen, Residential Research Partner, explore the findings of our latest Global Outlook and ass...

As we head into another week in lockdown, we discuss the impact of Covid-19 is having on the London sales and lettings markets. Tom Bill, Head of London Residential Research; Head of Lettings, Gary Hall; and Head of London Sales, James Clarke, assess how the London market has fared throughout the pandemic and what the future holds for London residential. We also look at what might happen next, the...

In our second episode, we first discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the construction sector and housebuilding. We then go on to explore the future of the workplace. Residential Research Associate, Oliver Knight, and Justin Gaze, Head of Residential Development Land, offer their takes on the challenges faced by house builders as a result of Covid-19. Justin explains issues such as the logistical prob...

In our debut episode, we take a look at the impact of Coronavirus on the UK housing market, and crucially, what action the government could take to aid its recovery, post lockdown. Our Global Head of Research, Liam Bailey , discusses the benefits and drawbacks of forecasting during a pandemic and how the property industry has adapted to the current crisis. From virtual viewings to desktop surveyin...