Knight Frank LLP is a global real estate consultancy founded in 1896 by John Knight in London, England. Howard Frank joined the firm shortly thereafter, and the partnership adopted the Knight Frank name. The company remains a private partnership and is one of the largest independent real estate advisory firms in the world, operating alongside its associated network of member firms under the Knight Frank brand.
Knight Frank provides services across residential and commercial real estate, including property sales and lettings, property management, valuation, investment advisory, development consultancy, and research. The firm's residential division handles some of the most valuable private properties globally, with a particular strength in prime central London real estate and country estates in the United Kingdom. The company also maintains a significant presence in luxury residential markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
The firm publishes The Wealth Report annually, a widely cited research publication analyzing global wealth trends, luxury property markets, and investment patterns among ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Knight Frank's research division produces regular market commentary and indices tracking prime residential and commercial property values across major cities.
Knight Frank operates from over 600 offices across more than 50 territories, employing over 20,000 people. The company's global network includes wholly owned offices and independent member firms operating under the Knight Frank brand. The firm's client base encompasses private individuals, institutional investors, developers, corporate occupiers, and public sector entities. Knight Frank's luxury residential services include property search, acquisition advisory, and portfolio management for high-net-worth clients.