Knight Frank

Knight Frank

Independent real estate consultancy; property services.

Overview

Knight Frank is a global real estate consultancy that offers a range of property services including sales and leasing, property management, valuation, and advisory services for individuals, investors, developers, and corporates. Its products are professional services delivered through expert teams who conduct market research, property appraisals, portfolio management, and transaction support to help clients buy, sell, lease, or manage property. The company differentiates itself through its independent status, long history since 1896, and global reach combined with a focus on personalized, clear, and considered advice, evidenced by its flagship Wealth Report and other market insights. The goal is to help clients enhance value and improve lives and environments by providing practical, value-driven property solutions across global markets.

About Knight Frank

Simplify's Rating
Why Knight Frank is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Real Estate

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1896

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What believers are saying

  • Tim Robinson becomes UK Managing Partner in April 2027, continuing internal leadership continuity.
  • Chris Davis became permanent group CFO on 1 September 2026, tightening financial control.
  • Richard Dixon's public sector advisory hire and Sydney investment sales appointment expand higher-value transactional work.

What critics are saying

  • Knight Frank will wind down Singapore KF Property Network by end-2026, shrinking brokerage scale.
  • June 2026 UK redundancy consultation hit under 3% of staff, signaling margin pressure.
  • OrangeTee, SRI, and larger agency networks outcompete Knight Frank's residential brokerage talent and liquidity.

What makes Knight Frank unique

  • Knight Frank's 1896 independence and global partnership network outlasted many broker consolidators.
  • Its mix of capital markets, occupier strategy, and property management creates recurring revenue.
  • The Wealth Report brand gives Knight Frank proprietary client access and market intelligence.

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Company News

Green Street News
Sep 1st, 2026
Knight Frank names Chris Davis as permanent group CFO.

Knight Frank names Chris Davis as permanent group CFO. Davis previously served as interim chief financial officer Want to read the full article? You must be a subscriber to its UK/Europe news coverage to read this article.

Property Week
Aug 20th, 2026
Knight Frank appoints Dixon to lead public sector advisory team.

Knight Frank appoints Dixon to lead public sector advisory team. Knight Frank has appointed regeneration and infrastructure specialist Richard Dixon to lead its public sector advisory team. With more than 25 years of experience partnering with the government, investors, developers and institutional capital providers, Dixon has played a leading role in some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, regeneration and public-private investment programmes. Previously, he served on the executive board of Morgan Sindall Investments, leading investment strategy, commercial leadership and capital allocation across a portfolio of nationally significant projects and programmes. He has also chaired several public-private regeneration joint ventures, bringing extensive experience in managing stakeholder relationships. He oversaw the deployment of more than £1bn of capital and the delivery of regeneration and infrastructure projects worth over £2bn, including the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust, Scottish Hub, the Priority School Building Programme and Building Schools for the Future. At Knight Frank, Dixon will work with local authorities, blue light organisations, central government departments, NHS organisations, investors and delivery partners to develop commercially robust strategies that enhance public sector estates, unlock investment and maximise long-term value for communities. Charlie Hart, partner at Knight Frank and head of development land, said: "Richard's experience sits at the intersection of public policy, investment, regeneration and delivery, making him uniquely placed to help our clients navigate increasingly complex development and infrastructure challenges. "With Richard at the helm, we are bringing together a market-leading, multidisciplinary team that offers clients deep public sector expertise coupled with Knight Frank's extensive property, development, investment and regeneration capabilities." Dixon added: "At a time when public sector organisations are under increasing pressure to do more with less, the role of property and place in securing better outcomes has never been more important.

Knight Frank
Aug 19th, 2026
Knight Frank strengthens Turkish team in London with two key appointments.

Knight Frank strengthens Turkish team in London with two key appointments. Knight Frank is pleased to announce the appointment of Selin Karakaya to their dedicated Turkish desk in London. Based at the head office on Baker Street, Selin joins the International Project Marketing team from Berkeley Homes and will focus on strengthening and evolving the business's dedicated Turkish sales platform - supporting clients looking for residential investment and lifestyle opportunities across the Capital. 19 August 2026

PrimeResi
Aug 17th, 2026
Knight Frank adds four more London brokers to affiliate network.

Knight Frank adds four more London brokers to affiliate network. 17 Aug, 2026 Latest recruits take on key patches across South West, West and North London as agency presses on with rollout of its US-style broker model. This content is available only to PrimeResi Members. If you have a membership login below, otherwise join Prime Resi today for full access to the Journal of Luxury Property.

Australian Property Markets News (APMN)
Aug 13th, 2026
Knight Frank appoints Tony Chen to its Western Sydney Investment Sales team.

Knight Frank appoints Tony Chen to its Western Sydney Investment Sales team. 14 August 2026 Knight Frank has made a key appointment to its Western Sydney Investment Sales team, with Tony Chen joining as Senior Sales Executive. Based in Knight Frank's Parramatta office, Tony will work closely with Partner, Head of Investment Sales Western Sydney, Jeff Moxham, and the broader Investment Sales team across New South Wales. Tony brings more than 11 years of experience in real estate to Knight Frank, including roles at other major agencies such as Colliers, CBRE and most recently Savills. Specialising in the sale of development sites, office, retail and mixed-use assets throughout Sydney, his experience spans the full property lifecycle, and with it a strong understanding of planning, feasibility, development, marketing and transaction management. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Tony also brings access to an extensive network of local and international investors, further strengthening Knight Frank's ability to connect clients with a broad range of buyer groups. Mr Moxham said Tony's appointment would further strengthen the firm's Western Sydney Investment Sales capability. "Tony's extensive experience across a variety of commercial asset classes, combined with his strong market knowledge and broad buyer network, make him a valuable addition to our team," he said. "He has a strong reputation for achieving outstanding outcomes for a wide range of clients, including private owners, developers, insolvency practitioners and government agencies. "We are excited to have Tony on board. His appointment will boost our Investment Sales offering in Western Sydney and further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients." Mr Chen said: "I am delighted to be joining Knight Frank and becoming part of such a highly respected business with a strong presence across Western Sydney and the broader Sydney market. "Western Sydney continues to attract strong interest from both local and offshore investors, underpinned by significant infrastructure investment, population growth and ongoing urban renewal across the region. "With strong fundamentals and increasing investor confidence, I look forward to helping clients unlock value and capitalise on opportunities throughout Western Sydney."

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