Intelligence Talks

Knight Frank

From Knight Frank Research, Intelligence Talks brings you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders.

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Jul 16, 2021 · 16 min
Why rising inflation is unlikely to spook property investors
This week, we learnt both British and US inflation rates accelerated unexpectedly in June, challenging the view that high inflation during the post-Covid recovery will be temporary. Joining Anna on the podcast to discuss the impact of rising inflation on property markets is David Bailin, Chief Investment Officer at Citi Global Wealth, and Knight Frank research partner Flora Harley. David says that inflation is likely to last longer than expected but is not a major cause for concern for property investors. His view is inflation is temporary and due to distortions created by the pandemic, although he says it could last for several more months. He shares his views on best bets for property investors from last mile logistics to data centres and digital infrastructure. Flora highlights why there’s less risk for the housing market now compared to the 2008 recession. The pair also discuss persistent supply chain disruption and the severity of cost inflation for the construction sector. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts. Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Emma Corsham Any questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2021 · 12 min
Can the UK housing market resist the post-stamp duty holiday blues?
The UK housing market has moved on quickly from a seven-week freeze last year to a lengthy stamp duty holiday. But what happens now that the holiday on the first half a million pounds of a property price has ended? Will prices cool and is tax reform on the cards? As of Thursday this week, the threshold has fallen back to £250,000 where it will remain until 1 October when it reverts back to £125,000. This week, Anna is joined by stamp duty guru and tax partner at Blick Rothenburg, Sean Randall, and Knight Frank’s UK head of residential research, Tom Bill, to delve into the impact of the holiday ending. They cover off whether indeed this will trigger a price correction following record UK house price growth and Sean sets out some options the government might look at when it comes to tax reform to recoup lost revenue and make good the deficit. They also look at the psychological impact and uniquely British nature of the holiday, as well as how further stamp duty cuts might be used to encourage the nation to buy net zero homes. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts. Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Any questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2021 · 13 min
Is Britain’s house price boom a bubble set to burst?
As concerns mount this week around rising house prices, with Bloomberg claiming the UK housing market is among the world’s bubbliest, our latest guest on the podcast to weigh in on this debate is Toscafund’s chief economist, Savvas Savouri. He tackles whether the current UK house price boom looks like a bubble and how the Bank of England is likely to respond. Anna also chats to Tom Bill, our head of UK residential research, to hear his take on the housing market – including whether the stamp duty holiday was ever needed. They also look at what will happen next to interest rates, and discuss which UK regions are likely to benefit as the economy moves beyond the pandemic. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts. Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Any questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2021 · 15 min
Are we on the cusp of a Roaring Twenties for London and New York’s prime markets?
Anna heads to Manhattan to find out how the ‘race for space’ is driving New York’s prime housing market and how London’s experience compares, as well as how they will cope with governments dialling back economic support. She speaks to Jonathan Miller, expert on prime housing markets across the US and President and CEO of real estate appraisal firm, Miller Samuel, as well as Kate Everett Allen, head of international residential research at Knight Frank. Since 1994 Jonathan has produced market reports for Douglas Elliman, Knight Frank’s residential partners in the United States, and he’s a regular commentator on prime housing markets across the US. They also look at the disconnect between the currently cooler prime London and New York markets versus wider UK and US markets, where average house prices are continuing to hit record highs. Ultimately both Kate and Jonathan say that the two cities are moving in similar directions, driven by several years of uncertainty and tax changes. Compared to price falls in 2020, this year, prime prices are set to tick upwards in London and stay static in New York. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts. Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Any questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2021 · 15 min
How Britain can fix its failing towns.
This week, Anna Ward is joined by urban planning and retail specialists to discuss how the UK can revive its towns and what successful urban centres will look like in the future. Ben Bolgar, Senior Design Director for The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community, and Cameron McDonald, senior geospatial analyst at Knight Frank, kick things off by looking at the importance of creating towns with walkable access to amenities and ending car-dependency. Six months on from the publication of The Prince’s Foundation report into sustainable development and walkability, they discuss how the findings are even more relevant now as the UK population has only just emerged out of a third lockdown and remains focused on their local neighbourhoods. They also look at how UK towns could achieve real lasting change using geospatial tech and whether the current business model for new settlements is broken. Finally, Anna speaks to Bill Grimsey, author of the Grimsey Review on how to revive UK high streets and former CEO of Iceland. Looking back at his decades of experience in retail, he shares his view on what a successful future town might look like and how the UK could ‘undo’ the clone towns he says his generation of retailer built to create car-less towns full of experiences, open spaces, commerce and shops that are more likely to be independent shops supporting the local brand, and better in-town living for the ageing population. Link to the Walkability report in the show notes/research note: https://www.knightfrank.com/research/report-library/walkability-and-mixed-use-making-valuable-and-healthy-communities-7667.aspx Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every other Friday we bring you insight and analysis on property market trends and forecasts. Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Any questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2021 · 14 min
London’s shifting skyline, buying land and a European Super League property angle
This week Patrick Gower is joined by residential development specialists Oliver Knight and Anna Ward to explore how house-builders are trying to predict the future. They cover the impact of the pandemic on London’s pipeline of tall buildings, the challenge faced by London borough’s with big housing targets and what on earth the government means by ‘gentle density’. They also ask why there's a shortage of land emerging, and how developers are reacting to new climate targets - will national housebuilding ever reach government ambitions? And finally, the team cover that failed breakaway European Super League to explore how it might impact investment in locations outside ‘the big six’. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Friday we'll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Patrick Gower Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Any questions? Get in touch: Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2021 · 12 min
Solving The Green Homes Problem
This week Patrick Gower is joined by Global Head of Research Liam Bailey and Global Wealth Analyst Flora Harley to explore why solving housing's pollution problem could be a step too far for the government and how green mortgages might revolutionise lending. We also ask; where are the world's billionaires looking to buy their next homes? How has London leapfrogged rivals as the top destination for ultra-high-net-worth seeking new locales? And, finally, what impact are ultra-low interest rates having on super prime property markets across the globe? Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Friday we'll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Patrick Gower Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Any questions? Get in touch Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2021 · 15 min
As lockdown eases when will Britain's property market return to normal?
This week, the UK has been preparing for the first significant easing of the third national lockdown. After over three months for some parts of the UK, pub gardens and hairdressers will be reopening on Monday. As cities prepare to reopen, how are UK residential markets changing and what’s coming next? Is a ‘normal’ property market still some way off? UK head of research Tom Bill and senior research analyst Chris Druce join host Anna Ward for this week's episode. They discuss how they think the market will evolve over the next few months, what's driving activity currently and what some of the challenges will be later in the year. They also look at what's happening in Tel Aviv, whether the flight to the country is slowing yet, the significance of London's recent sharp drop in population and the impact of ongoing international travel restrictions. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Friday we'll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Penny Bell Any questions? Get in touch Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2021 · 16 min
Is the UK housing market really out of the woods?
With new economic data pointing to a sharp recovery, Patrick Gower speaks to head of UK residential research, Tom Bill, to find out; is the UK housing market really out of the woods? They cover what could still go wrong, variants, sentiment, the absence of foreign buyers and the plight of the City of London. Patrick also speaks to Flora Harley about New Zealand's plan to target speculators, runaway asset prices and the tough choices faced by global governments grappling with inequality. Intelligence Talks is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Friday we'll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank Linkedin - @Knight Frank Host: Patrick Gower Producer: Penny Bell Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2021 · 15 min
The roadmap back to the office: East vs West, Millennials vs Gen X
In this episode, Anna Ward, senior research analyst, talks to head of international residential research Kate Everett Allen and Lee Elliott, global head of occupier research, about the future of the office and residential across the world. The absence of the office and the return to work was notable in Boris Johnson's road map announcement. Since then, there have been divergent views about getting employees back into the workplace. In the UK this week, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he expected a more flexible hybrid model will permanently prevail. Magic circle law firm Freshfields have said its lawyers will be able work from home for up to 50% of the time in London and Manchester, but stressed this would be an interim approach, while Goldman Sachs has told its global workforce that they'll back in the office full-time by the end of the summer. So what does the global picture look like? And will London's suburbs and commuter towns continue to benefit from housing more office workers? Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward Producer: Lauren Armstrong Carter Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 12, 2021 · 12 min
Cities move to reopen, inflation looms and what can we learn from Dolly Parton's investment in a vaccine?
This week Patrick Gower speaks to The Wealth Report’s editor Andrew Shirley and deputy editor Flora Harley to dissect the findings of the 15th annual edition. What is the fate of cities across the globe as they move to reopen? And what does the prospect of inflation mean for governments with growing deficits? The team also explore what part wealth taxes are likely will play in paying for the Covid crisis, ask how philanthropists are shaping matters once considered the sole domain of governments and turn to investments of passion: are Pokemon cards to young investors what classic cars were to the previous generation? Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Patrick Gower Producer: Lauren Armstrong Carter Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5, 2021 · 15 min
Budget 2021: The big unanswered questions for property
Knight Frank's research podcast is back after a brief hiatus and re-launching as a weekly podcast out each Friday co-hosted by Anna Ward and Patrick Gower. Each week, we'll look at the biggest stories impacting property. This week Rishi Sunak delivered a budget heavily focused on Covid-19 support measures, and for the property sector we saw a number of very well trailed items in there...but what was left unsaid? Our UK head of residential research, Tom Bill, and head of retail research, Stephen Springham, join senior residential analyst Anna Ward to talk about what was missing from the budget, the key headlines and the future direction of the UK economy. They also share some 'under the radar' stories with big implications for the UK housing and retail markets. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Producer: Lauren Armstrong Carter Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2020 · 29 min
From pedal power to battery power: HRH Prince Michael of Kent’s eight decades of classic car adventures
Classic cars have been one of the top performers in our Luxury Investment Index, but how are they faring now, and what does the future hold as environmental regulations tighten? Andrew Shirley speaks to His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent GCVO to find out how the world of classic cars has changed. He reminisces with Andrew about his early memories of driving and most memorable experiences on the road, including a rally in Brazil in the 1970s where a wheel of his Austin Maxi snapped off, and his recent interest in buying an electric car. Prince Michael is a keen ‘hands on’ motoring enthusiast. As well as being President of The Royal Automobile Club and Patron of The Concours of Elegance. Andrew also talks to James Knight, Managing Director of Bonhams UK, who recalls renting the Royal Albert Hall for 24 hours to sell an iconic Bugatti in the late 1980s at what was then a new world auction record of £5.5 million pounds. He also comments on the impact of the pandemic on the auction market, and why he thinks the market for classic cars has stabilised following a heady few years after the financial crisis up until about 2015. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2020 · 18 min
How can Britain build better homes?
As coronavirus fuels huge lifestyle shifts, with many seeking to upsize, we speak to the authors of new book Broken Homes to find out new housing policy could result in bigger, better spaced homes. Journalist and former Editor of EG and Building Magazine, Peter Bill, and urban regeneration specialist and former government advisor, Jackie Sadek, talk about issues in housing policy which they argue has led to a dysfunctional system. Charlie Dugdale, a Partner in our Residential Development Land Agency, weighs in on some of the policy shifts that will be necessary to get big scale garden community housing projects off the ground. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2020 · 25 min
Brexit Special: What’s at stake for UK and Ireland property markets?
Despite Boris Johnson telling the country last week to get ready for a no-deal, Toscafund Chief Economist Savvas Savouri believes an agreement will be reached. Here, he explains why he thinks the UK will exit the EU on friendly terms, while also analysing two other global issues: the upcoming US election and US-China currency trade tensions. Against this backdrop our Head of Residential Research, Tom Bill, discusses how much momentum the UK property market will have over the next few months, and the international property buyers who are seeking to capitalise on Brexit uncertainty and a weak pound in the UK. We then move to some quickfire reactions across our business, including our London Lettings team, as well as views from our Ireland and rural property research teams. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2020 · 22 min
Is Asia Pacific about to bounce back?
This week our Head of Asia Pacific Research, Nicholas Holt, catches up with The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Tom Rafferty, who is regional director for Asia and an expert on politics and economics in the region. Tom believes the worst is over for Asia Pacific economies, and expects GDP across the region to bounce back to 5% growth in 2021. For property investors, he says exposure to the region makes sense but there are still lingering issues – momentum for economic growth will not be that sustainable until a vaccine is found, and governments’ withdrawing state support could have a dampening effect. Nick also talks to Justin Eng, Associate Director for Asia Pacific Research, about various pain points which could impact office markets across the region, focusing on ‘shadow space’ with various companies now looking at subleasing their office space. Finally, Nick takes a look at the Hong Kong office market with Wendy Lau, Executive Director for Hong Kong Office Services. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2020 · 18 min
What will the post-pandemic rental home look like?
This week we take a look at the future of design in the rental sector, specifically build to rent: homes designed for rent instead of sale. Our 2020 multihousing report forecasts that this year will be a record year for investment into UK build to rent stock, with a figure topping £4bn for the whole year. But at this pivotal moment, how will current developments need to adapt and what will future buildings look like? Residential Research Partner, Oliver Knight, explains why the sector has remained relatively resilient to the pandemic and CEO and co-founder of HomeViews, Rory Cramer, discusses what tenants are looking for and why converting offices into residential can make sense if thought through properly. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2020 · 24 min
Iceland’s Richard Walker: Pandemic creates ‘watershed moment’ for sustainable property
This week we focus on the sustainability agenda, looking at the key findings from our Active Capital report and speaking to a leader in the field – Richard Walker, Managing Director of Iceland Foods. Richard has been setting an example across both the retail sector – with Iceland having just published its own plastic footprint and called on other grocery chains to do the same – and property. Anna speaks to Richard and Theo Michell, both co-founders of Bywater properties about the property sector’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. But first, Anna catches up with our Commercial Research Partner, Victoria Ormond. Victoria contributed to our Active Capital Report which came out last week – and one of its key themes is sustainability. https://publications.knightfrank.com/active-capital/refocusing-on-resilience/ Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2020 · 25 min
Development challenges, Brexit questions and seaside searches
This week, we delve deeper into the findings of our Global Development Report. Out last week, the report surveyed 160 developers across 22 locations. It found almost six in ten global developers have delayed projects in response to the spread of Covid-19. Of those with delayed projects, more than four in ten are now making changes to designs that were once considered complete. Residential Research Associate Partner Flora Harley and Alexander Lewis, Partner in our Global Development Consultancy team, discuss what development will look like in a post-Covid era. As global developers grapple with new challenges due to Covid, in the UK Brexit is once again at the forefront of many people’s minds, and for those in the UK with second homes in the EU, there are some serious questions to ponder. Our Head of International Research, Kate Everett Allen chats with Fragomen lawyer Katie Good to work out what second home owners need to think about before the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December. Others in the UK are increasingly looking closer to home. In the UK, waterfront properties are commanding high premiums. Senior Research Analyst, Chris Druce, talks to Partner and Head of National Waterfront, Christopher Bailey, about the key findings in the 14th edition of Waterfront View, Knight Frank’s annual publication dedicated to showcasing the finest waterfront properties across the UK and beyond. Waterfront View: https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/research/waterfront-view-7321.aspx Global Development Report: https://www.knightfrank.com/research/global-development-report-2020-7455.aspx Five things to know about Brexit: https://www.knightfrank.co.uk/research/article/2020-09-08-five-things-you-need-to-know-about-brexit-and-residential-property-markets-before-1-january-2021 Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2020 · 22 min
Capitals of Capital: What you need to know about London, Paris and Hong Kong office markets
We’re back with episode two of our latest series. After catching up with our New York affiliate Newmark last week on what’s happening with the office market over there, we now look at London, Paris and Hong Kong. The next few weeks are expected to be a key test for the London office market with our research estimating there’s around £5bn worth of offices up for sale in the capital. Faisal Durrani, our Head of London commercial research, explains why London office demand is rising, while Knight Frank Hong Kong Associate Director Martin Wong, and Knight Frank France Chief Economist and Head of Research David Bourla discuss what’s driving their markets. We also hear from architect professor Jason Pomeroy. Jason thinks cities are resilient and that we will be getting back to our every day lives fairly soon. He goes all the way back to the 14th century to illustrate why. We finish with a look at the five key themes driving real estate. What will be influencing global real estate decisions over the next six months? Associate Partner Flora Harley and cross border commercial real estate adviser Alex James discuss office re-occupancy and currency markets. Intelligence Talks, is a podcast from the Research Team at Knight Frank. Every Monday and Friday we’ll be bringing you the latest insights on property market trends and forecasts, along with expert analysis from industry leaders. This podcast breaks down the news and delves into the intelligence behind the headlines. Follow us on social media here: Instagram - @knightfrank Twitter - @knightfrank LinkedIn - @Knight Frank Host: Anna Ward - @annaroxelana Producer: Rebecca Hills - @beckihills1 Editor: Pulama Kaufman Any questions? Get in touch via Rebecca.hills@knightfrank.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.