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Insights across the global flexible workspace market, examining emerging trends, business challenges and thought leadership from industry experts.

Flexing Flex: Opportunities For Landlords Beyond Coworking

Last year, the average size of an occupier within flexible workspaces increased by 50% over 2021, The Instant Group’s data has found. To boot, the average flex office term length rose 19% from 2021-2022 while the average length of a traditional office lease dropped by 32% to 6.2 years in the U.S.

Why Sustainability Certification is Only Half the Story

Sustainability certifications like BREEAM and LEED are not adequate substitutes for directly reporting and tracking data-led impacts, like energy and carbon reductions. Here's why both certificates and data are needed as drivers of change and metrics for success.

Toronto Sees Growing Demand, Rates, and Occupancy in Flexible Workspace Year-Over-Year

Flexible workspace demand in Toronto rose 27% in 2022 over 2021, while workstation rates, occupancy, and supply were all also up, according to Instant's latest data.

The Rise of the Stranded Asset

Increased requirements for carbon reporting is causing the amount of stranded assets to rise, leading to new pressures for each part of the CRE value chain. How can operators make sure their workspaces are part of the solution, rather than the problem?

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UK flex occupancy rates reach highest level in over 2 years

Flexible workspaces have become a powerful component of a company’s real estate portfolio, enabling businesses to make value-driven decisions that align with their core values.

Brisbane Flex Workspace Demand Dips 31%, While Markets in Sydney and Melbourne Strengthen

In Brisbane, demand for flexible office space decreased 31% year-on-year between 2021 and 2022. By contrast, both Sydney and Melbourne saw demand increase by 14% during the same time period.

Demand for Chicago Flexible Workspace Down from 2021; Supply Grows 5% as Rates Remain Stable

While demand for flexible workspace in Chicago is forecast to be down 14% between 2021 and 2022, the second half of 2022 has, so far, outpaced the second half of 2021, according to The Instant Group's latest data.

‘Leased’ Offices Create 158% More Emissions Per Occupier Than Flex Space

Upon analysing data from 100 flexible and traditional leased spaces, Incendium Consulting unveiled that traditional leased office space is almost three times more carbon intensive based on current occupancy levels.

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