As the demand for flexible office space continues to recover, we examine the social and economic trends that are likely to impact the future of the global flex office market
Social change
What people want and need to survive and thrive today requires a different approach; from employers to real estate developers and cities at large. Wellbeing and diversity and inclusion are just two topics high on this new agenda, while hybrid working and technological advances – and the possibilities this affords people – are also factors influencing how places will look in the future. What kind of property will best-suit tomorrow’s world?
The where, when and how people work is changing. What are the consequences for office space?
Our experts provide analysis on evolving work dynamics in different territories across the world
A new breed of remote worker is seeking out accessible properties with high-speed internet and year-round good weather – our Executive Nomad Index highlights the locations proving most popular
The World of Women and Work
The battle for tomorrow’s talent
Global affordable workspaces – a solution, not a problem
Affordable workspaces provide a number of benefits, particularly for the tech and creative industries
Our index reveals the cities that are more likely to favour a hybrid working model
Emerging niches that can offer opportunity and higher yields
How retail space can evolve to the needs of digital consumers
Balancing convenience with experience
How logistics space can complement retail’s experiential factor
The World At Work
How office life is evolving in China, the US and France
Companies will need clear goals to make a successful transition back to the office
Demand for a new work style is driving ideas for flexible workspace
Why housing with care is appealing to investors. Plus, five innovative models
Creating an environment that adapts to individuals and embeds diversity
How to repurpose retail space
Creating sustainable residential and community spaces from redundant retail
3 retail projects repurposed
These former retail spaces are now home to living, social and commercial areas
As populations age, are diverse land and property segments the long-income assets needed by pension fund investors?
Tourism trends that are disrupting real estate, and the opportunities they present
With high proportions of future in-migration, these cities face higher demand on real estate and infrastructure
Collaboration and sharing are rewriting the rules and affecting every property
5 examples of innovative retail space
Savills experts select some of the most pioneering retail sites from around the world
10 ways to create the perfect office
Technology and a greater focus on wellness are changing the modern workplace
Leisure space is changing with traditional retail anchors being replaced with innovative new concepts
With more than 400 branded residences globally, we analyse their distribution and growth potential
With urban living at such a premium, any level of city could have a chance to shine
Measuring real-estate performance across global cities
Seven cities with a fresh demographic
Cities with a youthful population are more likely to be catalysts for innovation
Real-estate solutions for the fifth-age of cities
Which real estate will perform best in the new digital era of the city’s fifth age?
Savills Investment Management Dynamic Cities helps identify Europe’s leading cities for real-estate investment
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities are on the rise across the US, Europe, Japan and Mexico
Richard Florida shares his recipe for creating the perfect neighbourhood
Fizzy Living is shaking up the rental market in the UK, providing high-quality homes for young professionals
Baby boomers want urban living
The buzz of urban living is pulling prosperous baby boomers back into global cities
Co-living: sleep, work and socialise
Is co-living a model for the future? And does it have appeal beyond Generation Y?
Should we build dense, but mid-rise in our cities, or should we focus on high-rise developments? There are two opposing views
Generation Y is struggling to get a foot on the property ladder without help from parents or grandparents