Instant’s latest research explores 18 of the largest global markets for flexible workspace.
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Flexible workspace now accounts for up to 5% of total office space in 18 of the largest global markets identified by Instant, including Tokyo, Sydney, New York, London and Los Angeles. This figure is expected to double in the next five years as demand increases and supply grows in response.
Flexible office space has gone mainstream.
Demand increased by +19% last year in the global cities, which was more than the average increase in supply at +16%. No longer the domain of freelancers and start-ups, more corporates than ever before are looking to flexible options to reduce costs and increase agility.
James Rankin, Head of Research and Insight at the Instant Group says, “The growth in supply of flex space has been the #1 story in commercial property markets around the world. But so many of the key city markets outside of the top five are under-sized compared to the total sq. ft. of office space within them. There is more growth to come as client awareness of non-lease options increases the search for more choice in the market. We have only seen the tip of the iceberg for larger corporate requirements as companies look to flex 20% of their portfolios or more.”
Highlights of the Global Cities Report
- Requests for larger spaces from corporates now make up one fifth of total market demand.
- Supply is spreading outside of CBDs as the market begins to evolve.
- Increased supply is pushing desk prices down in key markets.
- Demand for flex space in Berlin, Paris, Chicago, Los Angeles and Vancouver almost double the global average.
- Commentary from leading operators like The Executive Centre, Mindspace, Convene and JustCo.
- Increased competition is encouraging innovation and rising standards across the industry.
- APAC market set to overtake EMEA in volume of supply by 2021.
Download the Global Flex Market report to get the latest desk rates, industry trends and market forecasts, as well as market insights from leading operators.
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