The biggest demand for flexible office space is coming from the Asia Pacific region, where annual growth stands at 35.7%, compared to 25.7% in the US and 21.6% in Europe, according to a report by JLL. In China, there are more than 100 million people who work remotely or on temporary assignments, with an estimated total of 200 million workers expected to be working remotely. Mark Grant, head of markets for JLL New Zealand, said flexible offices could make up 30% of corporate commercial property portfolios worldwide by 2030.
The biggest demand for flexible office space is coming from the Asia Pacific region, where annual growth stands at 35.7%, compared to 25.7% in the US and 21.6% in Europe, according to a report by JLL. Covering 12 Asia-Pacific markets, the study also revealed a 150% increase in flexible floor space, while the number of companies operating in the sector doubled between 2014 and 2017. Mark Grant, head of markets for JLL New Zealand, said flexible offices could make up 30% of corporate commercial property portfolios worldwide by 2030.