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

For Landlords, the Time to Improve Energy Efficiency is Now

Recent research by The Instant Group and the Urban Land Institute revealed less than 2% of asset owners feel they have the required capital expenditure to respond to ESG-related requirements. What changes can landlords make to forge these needed improvements in energy efficiency?

Bridging the occupier–landlord office gap: insights from office sector stakeholders

Hosted at the EG Pavilion, we presented the results of our latest report and brought together an industry-leading panel to discuss the implications of the results.

Demand for Flexible Workspace in Houston Dropped in 2022, but Increased 19% From Pre-Pandemic 2019

Instant's latest data shows flexible workspace demand in Houston, Texas has declined by 27% year-over-year, though it is still up 19% from pre-pandemic 2019.

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.

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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?

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.

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