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Commercially Minded

Commercially Minded

By: Will Matthews Knight Frank
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 Will Matthews, Knight Frank’s Head of Commercial Insight, is joined by Knight Frank researchers and experts to unpick the latest commercial property data, sharing the judgement calls, context and market insights that don’t always make it onto paper. If you need clarity on commercial real estate trends but don’t have time for the 40 page report, or if you’re just curious about change in the commercial real estate sector, then Commercially Minded is for you. Hear what’s really driving the market and leave each episode with practical takeaways: what to know, what to watch, and what to do next.Will Matthews, Knight Frank Economics Personal Finance
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  • What can other real estate sectors learn from retail's resurgence?

    What can other real estate sectors learn from retail's resurgence?
    Jan 26 2026

    Retail is back on top, ending 2025 as the top performing real estate asset class. How can the sector's resurgence bring insights - and valuable lessons - to apply to other commercial real estate sectors? We dive into Stephen Springham's insight series 'Retail Renaissance' to find out.

    Host Will Matthews, Knight Frank’s Head of Commercial Insight, is joined by Stephen Springham, Head of UK Markets Insight, who brings over 30 years of industry experience.

    In this episode you'll discover why 'relevance' trumps 'prime', and the importance of addressing underinvestment and complacency. Plus: how to navigate the complexities of repurposing retail spaces, and why strong occupier relationships are vital for a sustainable market.

    For more insights like this subscribe to Will Matthews' newsletter for his weekly take on commercial real estate markets.

    And you can read Stephen Springham’s Retail Renaissance papers, exploring what other real estate sectors can learn from Retail’s fall and unlikely rise again.

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