Ben Burston

Ben Burston is the Chief Economist and Head of Research & Consulting at Knight Frank Australia. He oversees their research program spanning all states and sectors nationally and is a lead spokesperson for the firm on property market conditions and outlook.

His key focus is providing their clients and their people with the research and innovative thinking they need to achieve exceptional results. He identifies emerging trends in the market and the wider economy that will influence future performance and unlock new opportunities over the short and long term and communicate these in a way that is accessible, insightful, and impactful.

With many years of experience in Australia and overseas as a macroeconomist and property research professional, he brings a deep understanding of real estate investment trends and their underlying drivers across all the major asset classes. This expertise enables him to deliver the broad perspective and deep insight that their clients and their people need to drive success and ensure they are future-ready.

He works proactively and collaboratively with their global and local research teams to offer their clients the best possible advice, drawing together their collective expertise to achieve exceptional outcomes in the true spirit of partnership.