Format: Views
From Legacy to Resonance: Michele Galli on the next chapter for branded residences
Branded resi is 'a new frontier for residential real estate & value creation', argues the boss of The One Atelier, who has worked on schemes for Fendi Casa, Dolce&Gabbana, Karl Lagerfeld, ELLE, ETRO, Brietling,…
Jo Eccles: 80% of properties being sold for a loss – but not a steal
Price expectations have reset in Prime London, but buyers shouldn’t expect blood on the street, says agency boss.
Tom Bill: UK housing market resilient as wider economy stutters
Economic data disappoints but UK housing market finds its feet after stamp duty wobble in Q2, reports Knight Frank's head of UK resi research.
Access over anchoring: Exploring a new paradigm in London’s super-prime market
The top-end rental sector is emerging as the real winner as more UHNWIs opt for experience over ownership, explains Yasmin Ulhaq - but what are the implications for developers & property pros?
This too shall pass: On noise, narrative & the need for perspective in Prime Central London
Richard & Sophie Rogerson explain why the reality of London’s luxury market may be more resilient than the headlines suggest - and what policymakers must do next.
‘Don’t tell me you love me, show me’: On the growing pushback against Labour’s non-dom overhaul
A House of Lords event last week underlined growing disquiet over the government’s non-dom tax reforms, reports Knight Frank's Tom Bill - but any new direction on policy may have to wait until the autumn.
Postcard from Scotland: ‘Steady as she goes’ across a tapestry of diverse local markets
The Scottish property market is in a 'period of relative calm,' says John McHugh of DM Hall - but 'there lies significant potential for those ready to navigate its many nuances.'
Is the Prime Central London market ready for the Great Wealth Transfer?
Alpa Bhakta explores 'a profound generational & cultural transition that could have a significant impact on how & where money is spent, saved & invested.'
Transatlantic Wealth Moves: How to help US clients buy with confidence
Prime Central London remains a hotspot for HNW American homebuyers - but even short-term ownership brings complex cross-border legal responsibilities, cautions top lawyer Lorna du Sautoy.
‘Developers understand what new homes buyers and renters want and need…trust their judgment’
With new data laying bare the severity of London's new homes crisis, Knight Frank’s Charlie Hart calls for brave intervention from both central and local government - warning that a cornerstone of the…
Charlie Ellingworth: The key thing in a market like this is knowing the difference between the OK & the excellent
Property Vision’s co-founder reflects on a year of Labour, shifting values, and which properties are still selling.
Charles Curran: Forget the hype, this is reality
Boutique estate agency boss (and former private equity banker) rails against misplaced optimism - calling for honesty, realism and tough love in today’s Prime Central London market.