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Anna Ward

London

Senior Residential Analyst at Knight Frank

Journalist and Podcast Host at Intelligence Talks

Associate, residential research @knightfrank, journalist and podcast host. Formerly news editor at EG @EstatesGazette.

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  • 1 month ago | primeresi.com | Anna Ward

    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. Remember Me

  • 1 month ago | knightfrank.com | Anna Ward

    Plus, housebuilding downturn masks Britain’s labour issue Categories: Property Sector Development Residential Sales World Regions UK UK developers are poised for some more positive momentum as the Bank prepares to make further interest rate cuts this year, while the government has set out plans this week to liberalise planning rules and boost development. Last month, the Bank of England cut rates by a quarter point to 4.5%, the third cut in six months, and it has signalled that it expects to...

  • 1 month ago | knightfrank.com | Anna Ward

    Sales strongest for build-complete homes, with nearly a third of developers anticipating stronger reservation volumes overall in 2025 versus 2024 Categories: Property Sector Development World Regions UK Demand is rising for move-in-ready new homes in London, while off-plan sales continue to face challenges. However, with further interest rate cuts expected in 2025, confidence is building for a more stable—or even stronger—year for reservations. In our latest survey of over 50 volume and SME...

  • 2 months ago | knightfrank.com | Anna Ward

    Plus, London private housing starts fall to lowest level in 14 years Categories: Property Sector Development World Regions UK Last week, the government lambasted new housing delivery levels under the previous leadership, claiming its policies will “tackle the dire inheritance head on”. On the one hand, the sector has warmly welcomed the raft of proposals to accelerate development, from bringing back mandatory housing targets, easing greenbelt restrictions and accelerating infrastructure...

  • Jan 15, 2025 | knightfrank.com | Anna Ward

    Housing markets around the world have faced strong headwinds since the pandemic boom period.

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Anna Ward
Anna Ward @annaroxelana
10 Feb 25

RT @newsgreenstreet: Viability remains a constraint for UK housebuilders @knightfrank https://t.co/puJ0dI73je https://t.co/J20U2snX7V

Anna Ward
Anna Ward @annaroxelana
10 Feb 25

RT @TomBill_KF: Bottlenecks surrounding the UK's affordable housing push will derail Labour's goal of building 300,000 homes this year, a K…

Anna Ward
Anna Ward @annaroxelana
10 Feb 25

RT @emmafildes: Almost a third of the developers in @knightfrank's housebuilder survey said "weak demand for their affordable units, alongs…