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Flexible Space Solutions

Leverage our team’s knowledge, market expertise and experience in the flex market, whether you’re a business looking for desk space, an operator looking for a new location, or a landlord looking to run your building as a flex space. We’ll help you incorporate flexibility into your strategy.

Deep Expertise, Holistic Approach

As the largest broker of flexible office space in the world, we have real-time data on 70% of the global agile market and an experienced team of flexible experts globally. Our clients range from the most sophisticated agile users down to the smallest startups. We bring our best advice, data and creativity to every transaction, no matter how small.

Our clients range from the smallest startups to the largest businesses. We explore your goals to ensure we understand exactly what you need, then bring our best advice, data and market insight to every transaction, no matter how big or small.

Whether you’re looking for a flexible or a coworking solution, or you are unsure what the best option is, CBRE is perfectly placed to help find the right space for you, allowing your business to thrive.

We understand that worrying about where to work is far less of a priority than actually running your business, achieving your goals and growing your company. So let us make it easy for you.

Our flexible office solutions team can provide you with the agility your business needs to deal with future growth amid uncertain business conditions. We review both traditional leases and coworking/serviced offices for bespoke options to suit your unique needs.

Our mission is to save you time and money. CBRE’s extensive network of operator and landlord relationships, allows us to quickly find you the best space. We’ll also handle the legal process, so you can focus on your business with minimum disruption.

What are the advantages of coworking or serviced offices?

Speed - these types of spaces can be ready-to-use.
Great for short-term requirements or uncertain situations - arrangements can be as long or as short as you need
Pay for only what you need - you can start with the space you need and extend as you grow
Costs are transparent - there are no business rates to pay, and you pay as you go for the services you choose to use such as meeting rooms

Contact our experts to find out more: +44 20 7182 8686

As the largest broker of flexible space in the world, we have real-time data and local market insights on the very best locations for your flexible operation to take new space.

We can guide you on the right product for the market, how to achieve the optimal price for your space and crucially who your customers are and how to access them. Our experts have worked for the biggest global operators, all the way from creating their concept and brand, finding sites, acquisition, fitout and delivery, to ongoing operation and leasing of desk space.

Contact our experts to find out more: +44 20 7182 8686

Our experienced team help to create flex strategies as part of your portfolio and investment plans, working with you to conduct viability assessments, scoping operators to take your space or ways for you to run your own space, and negotiating leases or operator agreements on your behalf.

Let us help you explore the delivery options available including operator, white label and the option to self deliver. As you look to diversify your portfolio, flex is an important consideration in future-proofing your office assets.

Contact us today to discuss repurposing your office assets to flex: +44 20 7182 8686

What is a Flexible Office Space?

Your quick occupiers guide to flexible office space, its advantages and the options available to you.

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Contacts

Michael Glynn

Senior Director, Head of Flexible Office Solutions

Phone +44 7775034258

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Holly Bailey

Director

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What is a Flexible Office Space?

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Michael Glynn

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