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‘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.
‘A subtle but important shift’: How the South Bank became London’s prime new-build hub
Knight Frank's Head of Residential Development Research explores how a disruptive period of resi development activity has reshaped London's luxury property map.
Jo Eccles: Competitive bidding is taking buyers by surprise
Purchasers may think they hold all the cards right now, but heavily reduced prices are sparking bidding wars across PCL, reports top acquisition specialist.
UK housing market faces a smoother ride in second half of 2025 – Knight Frank
As tariff turbulence appears to have peaked and the stamp duty disruption fades, the main risk over the next six months is the autumn Budget, explains the agency's UK resi research boss Tom Bill.
Global buyers & rental reform: A legal perspective on the Prime London market
Lawyers Thomas Moran & Ruth Morris report on two key themes involving regime changes & the internationally mobile.
From policy shock to property strategy: Charlie Gibson on navigating the ‘Reeves reversal’
Amid the chaos of recent weeks, smart buyers have been seeking value where others see volatility, negotiating leverage - and backing London's long-term fundamentals, reports top PCL agent.