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The latest news, views & sector intelligence from the FlexSA
Whether you are an operator, supplier or a consumer of serviced offices, coworking, workspace or virtual offices you'll find all the latest sector news and views below.
Leading flexible workspace agent calls for unified valuation formula
25 June 2019
This was the message set out by Douglas Green, director of specialist flexible workspace brokers GKRE during his presentation at the recent BCA (now Flexible Space Association) conference in London. He explained that increasing interest in the sector...
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Introducing the Flexible Space Association
20 June 2019
The Business Centre Association, the UK’s flexible workspace trade body, today announces a change of name to the Flexible Space Association, in response to fundamental changes in the flexible workspace market and feedback from our members. The...
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Defining Technology's 'Place' in the Workplace
04 June 2019
Why book a hotel when you can rent a whole apartment on Airbnb?Why book a taxi when you can share an Uber Pool for a fraction of the price?Today’s sharing economy has become the preference for many people. On the internet everything is...
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The outlook for SMEs remains positive, despite Brexit
29 May 2019
Brexit has created waves of turbulence and uncertainty across the UK and Europe in both business and politics. The headlines and news have warned us of impending doom and tough times ahead, but recent research carried out by YouGov on behalf of the...
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Networking or Not Working…..Take-homes from a Conference
23 April 2019
After a while, conferences do become really tedious. Death by PowerPoint. Presenters flogging their latest “innovative solution”. Mr Funny on stage telling the same old jokes. The same old faces. So, what’s different about the...
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MIPIM 2019: Creating a balanced future for women in real estate
25 March 2019
The curtains have now closed on MIPIM 2019. It was a slightly chaotic yet exciting few days with more than just the stunning views to take in.Prior to a fantastic week of networking and insightful discussions about the future of the property industry,...
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Growth of Flexible Workspace will Spread to New Markets in 2019
04 March 2019
The flexible workspace sector has ridden the crest of a wave for the past five years, with global demand increasing by 50% and more market supply of flex space than ever before. Instant now estimates the global market to incorporate 32,000+...
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London Leads the Way in the Flexible Workspace Boom
25 February 2019
In a guest blog for the BCA from Office Freedom, they set out the highlights of their report including:New flexible workspaces in Central London grow 42% year-on-yearGrowing demand met by increased supply resulting in ever more competitive...
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Why we will always be proud to partner with the BCA.
20 February 2019
Business centres, Flexible workspace, Coworking space…the way that people work continues to diversify, so the style of workspace changes too, giving the end customer ultimate choice.In 2018, 10.7m sq. ft. of workspace in London was managed by...
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CEO Jason Leek Discusses LEO’s Acquisition and the Future of Flexible Workspace
23 November 2018
LEO’s premium serviced office business, which includes 38 flexible workspace locations and 260 team members, is now under new ownership. Announcing the transaction last month, CEO Jason Leek described it as “the beginning of a new and...
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From DIY to JV: 6 Ways Property Landlords Want to Work with You
05 November 2018
One of the most notable trends we’ve seen in 2018 has been the commercial property sector’s response to rocketing demand for flexible workspace.At the BCA Conference in May this year, CBRE’s Kevin McCauley and James Pearson revealed...
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Budget 2018 Review: Hefty but Hypothetical?
30 October 2018
By Oliver DeedAs Philip Hammond wound up his Budget statement, he uttered the phrase that, he hopes, will define this Budget and the Government’s fiscal policy moving forward. According to the Chancellor, "austerity is coming to an end, but...
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Time for a Fright? The Spooktacular Budget Special
26 October 2018
Traditionally, the days leading up to Halloween are reserved for carving pumpkins. Having ventured to the local supermarket to procure the finest pumpkin on offer and assembled the appropriate carving equipment, families up and down the country work...
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Niche Workspaces: Risky Business or Just Good Sense?
09 October 2018
As the flexible workspace industry grows, there’s a burgeoning trend for operators to move away from the middle ground and towards highly specialised, niche target markets. Why? Because the size of our industry is now sufficient enough to...
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Regus Breaks Ground with New UK Franchise Model
05 October 2018
“The market is moving fast, we want to move faster. That’s where franchising comes in.”So says Steve Holloway, UK Development Director at Regus, who says that the company is seeking to capitalise on the franchise opportunities that...
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