Concerns about the UK economy and the eurozone crisis have continued to affect UK shopping centre development activity, and the availability of debt funding for such schemes. Knight Frank, in its latest research into the sector, says development ... Read more
Knight Frank says the market for office space in the Thames Valley has continued to outperform the wider South East office market, with take-up of M4 corridor office space at 649,788 sq ft during the third quarter, up 44% from the previous quarter ... Read more
Knight Frank this week reported 8% growth in group turnover for the year to 31 March 2012, to £333.9m, and a fall in pre-tax profit to £95.9m from £101.9m the previous year. The company said its international links had boosted its results and said it ... Read more
Knight Frank says there may be more activity in the UK shopping centre market from September as there is a considerable weight of money focused on this sector. The second quarter saw modest levels of activity, with a notable trend being the ... Read more
Knight Frank says occupiers in the technology sector have doubled their take-up of office space in the City of London – the traditional home for London’s financial institutions. The firm has compared data for the first half of 2012 with 1H 2011 and ... Read more
A recent office leasing deal in Mayfair and St James's has reminded James Roberts at Knight Frank of the ongoing popularity of this area and its exclusive status. Writing in the Knight Frank Global Briefing blog, he says the letting of the top floor ... Read more
Knight Frank predicted today that the market for office space within the M25 region will be driven over the next four years by companies upgrading to Grade A stock. At its annual M25 office market presentation at the Dorchester Hotel earlier today, ... Read more
The pricing of shopping centres in the UK remains key, as investors are still cautious about economic prospects and the general health of the retail sector, says Knight Frank in new research. The cost and availability of finance is also a vital ... Read more
Knight Frank expects the supply of office space in the City of London and offices in the West End to have fallen by the end of 2012 thanks to an increase in demand. The firm has released its Q1 2012 data for Central London offices, showing that ... Read more
Knight Frank says the latest IPD All Property Capital Growth Index, which has again declined, suggests that the long-anticipated double-dip for capital values in commercial property has finally arrived, but that it is following a shallow trajectory. ... Read more
