Results

The dramatic impact Covid-19 has had on global mobility is bound to shift global capital flows. In the coming year, real estate investors will be thinking twice about where they invest and what they invest in. We speak to Knight Frank’s Victoria Ormond, CFA, Partner, Capital Markets Research and Anthony Duggan, Commercial Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Capital Markets, about these shifts, and how investors’ decision-making processes are changing.

Commercial real estate, which exhibits income growth potential, diversification benefits and relative stability, will see strengthened interest.

Will was joined by Victoria Ormond CFA and Emily Relf, Asia Pacific Capital Markets Director, to discuss our ‘capital gravity’ model which has enabled us to forecast the likely flows of capital between countries, as well as their estimated sizes for 2021.  Due to the dramatic impacts COVID-19 has had on real estate investment and global mobility, we predict that cross-border flows to safe-haven locations and flows between ‘near-neighbours’ are set to dominate.

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Understanding natural capital is crucial for businesses navigating today's environmental challenges. James Shepherd, Partner in the Rural Consultancy team, explores its significance, the urgent need for integration into corporate strategies, and the initiatives helping to harness natural capital and shape a sustainable future.

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With total returns of 7.4% in 2019, healthcare currently ranks as one of the best performing commercial property sectors

Once the corporate buzz word, ESG has slipped out of focus of late. Flora Harley makes the case for bringing it back into the spotlight – and sets out a new framework for action

In this episode, Will is joined by Matthew Saperia, real estate equity analyst at Peel Hunt, to discuss the key trends in the listed property market, and what the latest signals imply.

Brexit, buying power and an updated outlook for residential and commercial markets