Flex surfaces provide a security cushion for businesses

Although the pandemic initially froze the expansion of flexible operators, the loosening of the restrictions made activity in this market return.

"Flex space currently accounts for 3.3 percent of the total supply of office resources in Poland, which is the fifth result in the EMEA region according to the latest Colliers report. In 2022, further openings are planned in Warsaw and regional cities," Jakub Bartoszek, Flex Strategy Director at Colliers Office Agency, noted.

In his opinion, small and medium-sized modules, which are currently the most popular, are becoming a scarce commodity in city centers. More and more organizations regard the inclusion of flex space as an important tool for risk optimization and diversification of the real estate portfolio. This trend is noticed by the owners of office properties, who treat flexible spaces as a necessary amenity in the complex. This is a response to the numerous inquiries from customers for access to this type of space in large office complexes.

"In the absence of clear regulations regarding working from home and the willingness to return employees to the office, combining a hybrid work model with a flexible contract seems to be a safe decision," Jakub Bartoszek added.

(WBJ)