MATCHOFFICE EUROPEAN SERVICED OFFICES REPORT 2015 35 countries. 600 Serviced offices. MatchOffice is proud to present the largest survey ever on the serviced offices market. Get the unique insights here. MatchOffice, Copenhagen, Denmark Matchoffice.com post@matchoffice.com
MATCHOFFICE EUROPEAN SERVICED OFFICES REPORT 2015 Serviced offices are thriving throughout Europe. Two thirds of all surveyed serviced offices have a positive outlook for the rest of 2015 and experience the same or higher occupancy and prices as Deep dive into the results on the following pages where we also highlight country specific differences. Enjoy! About MatchOffice MatchOffice is Europe s leading serviced office broker specialized in serviced office rental since 2003. As one of the leading serviced office brokers worldwide with more than 4.700 selected serviced offices, our database offers huge variety and ensures a perfect match for every type of business. Thousands of businesses worldwide use our services to find an office and benefit from the countless advantages of renting a serviced office. Contact: Hauke Haas, CEO + 45 39 45 85 50 MatchOffice.com post@matchoffice.com MatchOffice, Aebelogade 4, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
MATCHOFFICE EUROPEAN SERVICED OFFICES REPORT 2015 EUROPEAN RESULTS 67.1 % OF ALL SERVICED OFFICES HAVE A POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR THE REST OF 2015. MatchOffice has conducted the largest ever survey on serviced offices throughout Europe. 585 serviced offices from 35 countries have participated providing the most in-depth insights ever into current status and expectations for the future. The survey explores occupancy, prices and outlook for the rest of 2015, almost 70% experience the same or higher occupancy as compared to 2014 and 22,3% have achieved higher workstation prices than in 2014. Initial contract lenghts are generally on the same level as in 2014 and occupancy is very high with 55% of the serviced offices having occupancy of more than 80%, one fourth of those even experiencing occupancy of more than 90%. When deep diving into country specific results, we see significant differences. Spain, e.g., shows signs of recovery from deep crisis, Sweden is more polarized where Stockholm is growing but the rest of the country is in a status quo and the Netherlands are facing challenges. The survey suggest a strong industry in positive development and further shows potential for even more growth. It also shows very positive trends that serviced offices throughout Europe expect to increase their profitability. 2. Occupancy 32,3% 29,2% 32,7% 23,4% 21,2% 15,1% 12,3% 16,9% 4,3% 8,0% 4,6% < 60% 60% - 69 % 70% - 79 % 80% - 89 % > 90% More than 50% of Europe s serviced offices show rates of occupancy higher than 80%. Occupancy is increasing throughout Europe with almost 70% of all serviced offices showing the same or higher occupancy compared to 2014.
EUROPEAN RESULTS 46,1% 54,0% 31,1% 18,5% 20,5% 9,8% 8,9% 2,0% 2,0% 1,7% 1,7% 3,5% More than 50% of Europe s serviced offices expect higher rates of occupancy within the next 6 months. 75% of Europe s serviced offices experience the same or higher contract prices compared to 2014. 67,0% 66,1% 20,1% 18,8% 0,3% 9,2% 1,1% 2,3% 10,1% 4,9% The majority expect price levels to remain the same within the next 6 months whereas 20% expect prices to go up. The majority of contracts have the same lenght compared to the year before. Nearly 20% experience shorter contracts and only 10% experience longer contracts compared to 2014. Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 5 4 51,3% 4 3 3 24,6% 2 1 15,8% 1 1,1% 5,2% 2,0% More than 40% of European serviced offices primarily get enquiries on potential leases via their own websites. The second most typical source of enquiry is webbrokers closely followed by referrals. More than 65% of serviced offices throughout Europe have a positive or very positive attitude towards business for the rest of 2015.
BELGIUM 2. Occupancy 43,5% 26,1% 21,7% 17,4% 17,4% 17,4% 26,1% 17,4% 4,3% 4,3% 4,3% < 60% 60% - 69 % 70% - 79 % 80% - 89 % > 90% 43,5% 56,5% 26,1% 13,0% 13,0% 17,4% 21,7% 4,3% 4,3% 69,6% 65,2% 21,7% 21,7% 8,7% 4,3% 8,7% 5 Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 5 4 4 42,9% 3 3 2 1 1
DENMARK 2. Occupancy 36,4% 36,4% 3 27,3% 27,3% 18,2% 18,2% 13,6% 1 9,1% 9,1% 4,5% Much lower Lower The same Higher Much higher Don t Don t know know 5 68,2% 31,8% 9,1% 4,5% 4,5% 9,1% 18,2% 4,5% 68,2% 65,2% 18,2% 21,7% 9,1% 4,5% 4,3% 8,7% 4 Own website Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 36,4% 4 31,8% 3 27,3% 3 2 1 1 4,5%
FRANCE 2. Occupancy 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 4 5 3 1 2 1 7 5 3 1 1 4 4 Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
GERMANY 2. Occupancy 36,8% 42,1% 28,9% 23,7% 26,3% 13,2% 10,5% 10,5% 7,9% 69,6% 55,3% 39,5% 34,2% 5,3% 10,5% 2,6% 5,3% 2,6% 2,6% 71,1% 73,7% 23,7% 15,8% 2,6% 2,6% 7,9% 2,6% 5 5 4 4 3 Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 57,9% 3 2 1 15,8% 26,3% 1
ITALY 2. Occupancy 42,9% 14,3% 14,3% 10,7% 3,6% 35,7% 39,3% 46,4% 3,6% 3,6% 7 53,6% 17,9% 14,3% 3,6% 4 4 3 Own website Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 5 3 2 1 1 3,6%
THE NETHERLANDS 2. Occupancy 5 42,9% 3 1 14,3% Much lower Lower The same Higher Much higher Don t Don t know know 5 5 35,7% 14,3% 5 64,3% 4 Own website Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 5 3 42,9% 3 2 1 1
SPAIN 2. Occupancy 38,8% 3 34,7% 18,4% 20,4% 16,3% 20,4% 1 10,2% 6,1% 4,1% 2,0% Much lower Lower The same Higher Much higher Don t Don t know know 5 63,3% 22,4% 6,3% 6,3% 10,4% 2,1% 4,1% 10,2% 75,5% 63,8% 21,3% 8,2% 14,3% 2,0% 8,5% 6,4% 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 51,0% 14,3% 4,1% 2,0%
SWEDEN 2. Occupancy 38,9% 38,9% 33,3% 22,2% 16,7% 11,1% 11,1% 11,1% 11,1% 5,6% 55,6% 58,8% 29,4% 16,7% 11,1% 5,6% 5,6% 5,6% 5,9% 5,9% 61,1% 77,8% 27,8% 5,6% 5,6% 11,1% 5,6% 5,6% 4 3 Own website Commercial broker Webbroker Referals Other 72,2% 3 2 1 22,2% 1 5,6%