What Knight Frank does

Knight Frank is the world's largest private real estate consultancy, founded in 1896 and headquartered in London. Operating across 52 countries and 25 languages through a network of 600+ offices and 20,000+ professionals, the firm offers full-service property advisory across residential and commercial sectors. Its service portfolio is organized around six core capabilities (Capital Markets, Occupier Strategy and Solutions, Prime Residential, Valuation and Advisory, Energy and Sustainability Consultancy, and the Private Office for ultra-high-net-worth clients) and seven sector specializations (Data Centres, Healthcare, Hotels, Industrial and Logistics, Offices, Vineyards, and Living Sectors).

The firm generates revenue through a mix of transaction-based commissions on property sales, acquisitions and leasing; professional services fees for valuations and advisory work; and managed services revenue from corporate occupier portfolio outsourcing. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales teams serving major developers, multinational occupiers and institutional investors with strategic partnerships through boutique brokerages (e.g., Carolwood Estates in Los Angeles, Modlin Group in New York, ReLiving in Rome, Lincs Estate in Milan). The customer base spans ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking prime property globally, multinational corporations requiring portfolio management across multiple geographies (e.g., Shell's 11 million sqm global mandate), institutional investors deploying real estate capital, and major developers.

Technology adoption remains early-stage: the Fyxer AI assistant has been deployed among London agents as a productivity tool, while the firm's core technology consists of digital property listing platforms and data-driven research publications (The Wealth Report, Active Capital, (Y)our Space) that serve as both client intelligence and thought leadership assets. The partnership-based international expansion model (preferred agency and jointly branded alliances) allows Knight Frank to extend its global footprint without bearing full office build-out costs, while preserving local market expertise in luxury and prime property segments.

Name

Knight Frank

Legal name

Knight Frank LLP

Website

https://knightfrank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Knight Frank is the world's largest private real estate consultancy, founded in 1896 and headquartered in London, operating across 52 countries with 600+ offices and 20,000+ professionals. It serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, institutional investors, and developers with full-service residential, commercial, and capital markets advisory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Consultancy

NAICS

Real Estate Credit (522292)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Investors, Nec (6799), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary Venture Funds (VC Secondaries) (FSANAAAK)

Keywords

• Commercial property advisory
• Residential property services
• Real estate valuation
• Capital markets advisory
• Property consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Property Advisory: Commissions and fees from commercial property transactions including sales, acquisitions, and leasing across offices, retail, industrial, and logistics sectors
2. Residential Property Services: Fees from residential sales, purchases, and lettings for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally
3. Valuations and Advisory: Independent property valuations and advisory services for investment, lending, and planning purposes across commercial real estate
4. Occupier Strategy and Solutions: Corporate real estate outsourcing and portfolio management services for multinational occupiers
5. Capital Markets Advisory: Investment advisory, debt and equity capital advisory, and transaction management for real estate investors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Knight Frank is a global independent real estate consultancy providing commercial and residential property services across 52 countries. Its core offerings include Capital Markets investment advisory, Occupier Strategy and Solutions for corporate tenants, Prime Residential sales and lettings for wealthy clients, Valuation and Advisory, Energy and Sustainability Consultancy, and the bespoke Private Office service for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Sector expertise spans data centres, healthcare, hotels, industrial/logistics, offices, and vineyards.

Product overview

Knight Frank is a global independent real estate consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of property services across residential and commercial sectors. The firm operates a platform-plus-specialist model with core service lines (Capital Markets, Occupier Strategy and Solutions, Prime Residential, Valuation and Advisory, Energy and Sustainability, and Private Office) supported by sector-specific expertise in Data Centres, Healthcare, Hotels, Industrial and Logistics, Offices, and Vineyards. Knight Frank also publishes flagship research reports including The Wealth Report, Active Capital, and (Y)our Space, which serve both as thought leadership and client intelligence tools. With presence in over 50 territories and operations spanning 600 offices worldwide, the firm delivers integrated property solutions combining local market expertise with global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Private Office: Bespoke, end-to-end service for ultra-high-net-worth clients connecting them with global property opportunities and expert guidance across their entire real estate portfolio.
• The Wealth Report
• Active Capital
• (Y)our Space

Products and services

• Capital Markets
• Occupier Strategy and Solutions
• Prime Residential
• Valuation and Advisory
• Energy and Sustainability Consultancy
• Private Office
• Data Centres Advisory
• Healthcare Real Estate Advisory
• Hotels and Hospitality Advisory
• Industrial and Logistics Advisory
• Offices Advisory
• Vineyards Advisory
• Infrastructure Lead Advisory
• CPPA Advisory Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 89 new ultra-high-net-worth individuals created daily over the past five years (from Knight Frank Wealth Report 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Modlin GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Knight Frank announced a new partnership with Modlin Group in New York, marking a major milestone as Knight Frank steps into the New York market through a jointly branded alliance with leading luxury boutique real estate firm.
• ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026Knight Frank appointed as sole provider for real estate transactions, valuations and advisory services across Shell's global portfolio under a five-year mandate. Services span over 11 million sqm of offices, laboratories, accommodation, and industrial facilities worldwide across US, EMEA, and APAC regions.
• Carolwood EstatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strategic alliance marking Knight Frank's entry into the Los Angeles market through a jointly branded partnership with leading luxury boutique real estate firm Carolwood Estates. Carolwood closed $5 billion in sales in 2025 with nearly 30% off-market, representing both sides of the two highest sales in Los Angeles at $110 million each.
• ReLivingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Knight Frank partnered with ReLiving, Rome's leading prime real estate brokerage founded in 2023, as its preferred agency in Rome. ReLiving specializes in high-end residential sales with a curated portfolio of 155 properties spanning premium residences, heritage buildings and luxury redevelopment opportunities.
• Abitare CortinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Knight Frank entered preferred agency agreement with Abitare Cortina in Cortina D'Ampezzo, the Italian Alps, ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Founded in 1984, the firm offers complete bespoke luxury real estate services led by founder Marino Piccolotto and his sons.
• Lincs EstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Knight Frank partnered with Milan-based luxury real estate firm Lincs Estate as its preferred agency for the city of Milan, strengthening Knight Frank's Italian presence.
• FCMBminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025First Bank of Nigeria (FCMB) partnered with Knight Frank to promote overseas property investments for Nigerian clients, offering mortgage financing through FCMB for UK, Dubai, and European properties.
• Sherry FitzGeraldminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Ireland's largest estate agency Sherry FitzGerald agreed to acquire Knight Frank's commercial property group (trading under HT Meagher O'Reilly brand), subject to regulatory approval, to expand into commercial property advisory.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Savills: UK-headquartered international real estate services firm with a similar partnership-led heritage and broadly overlapping service lines across capital markets, residential, valuation, and occupier advisory. Closest analogue to Knight Frank in scope, customer base, and private/listed partnership model.
• Colliers International: Global professional services and investment management firm focused on real estate, with similar service lines in capital markets, valuation, and occupier services. Comparable mid-to-large platform with overlapping enterprise occupier and investor client base.
• Avison Young: Privately held global commercial real estate services firm offering similar brokerage, valuation, and advisory services. Most relevant privately-held incumbent peer to Knight Frank outside Savills, with comparable partnership culture.
• Newmark Group: Commercial real estate services firm offering capital markets, leasing, and valuation services with a strong investment sales platform. Directly comparable in capital markets and occupier service delivery to corporate and institutional clients.
• Eastdil Secured: Specialized real estate investment bank focused on large-cap commercial property transactions and capital raising. Closest peer to Knight Frank's Global Capital Markets team in deal size, sophistication, and institutional investor client base.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury residential real estate brokerage network affiliated with the Sotheby's auction brand. Directly comparable to Knight Frank's Prime Residential and Private Office businesses serving UHNWI buyers and sellers across international markets.
• Marcus & Millichap: Real estate investment services firm specializing in investment property brokerage, financing, and advisory across commercial asset classes. Comparable to Knight Frank's investment sales and capital markets advisory for commercial real estate investors.

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: World's largest publicly traded commercial real estate services and investment firm offering investment sales, leasing, valuation, and facilities management globally. Significantly larger scale and broader service breadth than Knight Frank but with overlapping core capabilities in capital markets and occupier services.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle): Global real estate services and investment management firm with comparable advisory, capital markets, valuation, and occupier solutions capabilities. Notable as a competitor Knight Frank is actively hiring partners from (Northern Business Rates team) and one of the largest publicly traded peers.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Major global commercial real estate services firm providing valuation, capital markets, and occupier advisory. Directly comparable in commercial capital markets focus; Knight Frank has hired senior retail investment talent from C&W (Charlie Barke, 16-year C&W veteran).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knight-frank
• Instagraminstagram.com/knightfrank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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