Flexible offices is a relatively new format of offices that can be quickly adapted in size or layout for a particular client. The demand for this property is now markedly increased, including due to the influx of this segment of renters who refuse to rent classic, experts say.
Previously, flexible offices was demanded mostly IT and telecom companies, banks and project teams. But after the beginning of the pandemic in these areas began to be interested also retail, parastatal, manufacturing and FMCG companies (dealing with goods of daily demand).
While the current situation has adjusted the needs of tenants. For example, they request less than before, permanent jobs. Those who in early years was interested in offices for 100 persons, is now asking 80 permanent seats and 20 for temporary work. Became mandatory areas hotdesking (work at one big table with several employees). Increased demand for meeting rooms, booths, telephone conversations, added requirements full video conferencing equipment.
Changed and the average lease term. Previously, the company was interested in the possibility of withdrawing from the contract after a couple years or more. Now this term was reduced to a year. At the same time for greater leeway in time companies are willing to pay 10-15% to the rate.
