Economics
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
'While a hold in rates will be disappointing for borrowers, it does suggest a welcome level of stability', comments property portal boss Jason Tebb.
DOGEball: Ollie Marshall on US disruption & what comes next in the UK’s economic saga
The UK is under pressure to attract global investment and stimulate growth, which could force a realignment toward lower taxes and deregulation - and have major ramifications for the housing market.
Total value of UK housing market returns to growth, climbing 6.3% in 2024
Research by Savills suggests the South East is now the most valuable property market, having overtaken London.
Monday Market Review: Key figures & findings from the last seven days
Your essential five-minute briefing on the latest market movements & commentary, featuring data and analysis from Knight Frank, Zoopla, eXp UK, BoE & more...
Extreme flood predictions could sink coastal property prices, academics warn
Prospective buyers & renters are becoming more risk-averse, but are they basing their decisions on dodgy data?
Liam Bailey: Eight key themes from The Wealth Report 2025
The Editor of Knight Frank's flagship research publication, Liam Bailey, summarises some of the big trends & ideas featured in this year's Wealth Report - from American domination and shifts in global…
‘No realistic challenge’ to American wealth dominance as global HNW headcount rises 4.4%
The rich continue to get richer - but the UK is now home to just 2.4% of the world's high net worth individuals, according to Knight Frank's flagship annual research publication, The Wealth Report.
What $1mn buys where: How prime residential buying power has shifted in the last decade
Knight Frank flags a remarkable shift in London's fortunes on the global luxury property stage.
Knight Frank: UK housing market resilient with inflation risks on horizon
The question now is whether the spring market will blossom in the normal way, writes the agency's head of UK resi research Tom Bill.
Property sector bucks national trend as business start-ups rise
ONS data paint a 'sobering picture of the UK business environment,' says Cynergy Bank, but the real estate sector seems to be out-performing the national trend.
Tom Bill: Mortgage rates drop but uncertainty grows around Bank’s next move
The recent MPC vote highlighted how unpredictable its future decisions may be, explains Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Ranked: Top ten UK cities for resi investors in 2025
Edinburgh is Colliers' top pick for the third time in a row, based on factors including affordability, economic prospects & liveability.