The benefits and limitations of flexible space solutions for corporates have long been debated, from location and size to security.

Now, as many companies grapple with their return-to-office policies, hybrid work solutions and an overall flight to quality, flex is set to play an integral role. In the employee journey back to the office, ample choice is important, underlining the importance of flex in the overall commercial real estate mix.

According to JLL’s Future of Work Survey, 42% of corporate occupiers plan to use flexible space more within the next three years, while over half of organisations prefer to lease flexible space through a third party.

In the face of such demand, it begs the question; is flex a friend to the traditional real estate market - or foe?