31 Central : Latest-generation offices right in the heart of Brussels
Constructed in 1966, the iconic tower on Rue de l'Hôpital in Brussels has completed its transformation following an ambitious facelift that has restored the status of this iconic building. Renamed "31Central", the building now houses contemporary workspaces whose capacity in terms of workstations/fresh air supply ranks among the best, ensuring the building meets the new needs of occupants and the new demands of the post-Covid era.
How do you go about renegotiating your office lease agreement?
Offices represent a company's second largest outlay after wages. So, when a company comes to the end of its lease agreement or is planning to invest in new projects, it quite understandably reviews its real estate strategy. This is not just about trying to optimise costs, however, because offices now sit at the heart of a company's overall strategy more than ever, as vehicles for economic and social transformation.
Offices of the future: what are Belgian employees expecting? And what motivates them?
The results of the BNP Paribas Real Estate study show how offices are reasserting themselves as a vital setting for social interaction among employees and for instilling a sense of belonging among them.
Spaces reinvented by our new lifestyles
Cities are having to adjust to the health crisis which has revealed more than ever before how important it is to reflect on the diversity of interactions and spaces.
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At A Glance - Q2 2022
Deterioration in growth prospects and a climate of geopolitical uncertainty marked the second quarter. The lettings market remains active though, particularly in the midsized segment.
Brussels Office Market - Dashboard Q2 2022
Quarterly key statistics of the Brussels Office Market
At A Glance - Q1 2022
After the impressive rally observed during the final quarter of 2021, take-up of office space in the Brussels started the year on a minor note.
Brussels Office Market - Dashboard Q1 2022
Quarterly key statistics of the Brussels Office Market
At A Glance - Q4 2021
Leasing activity during the final quarter of the year was extremely intensive and closed 2021 in a positive way. Some 195,200 sq.m of office space were let bringing the total year at 450,700 sq.m.
Brussels Office Market - Dashboard Q4 2021
Quarterly key statistics of the Brussels Office Market - Q4 2021
At A Glance - Q3 2021
In the third quarter, Brussels take-up totaled 74,300 sq.m reflecting a marginal quarter-on-quarter increase of 2 %. This brings the take-up observed since January 1st to 255,500 sq.m, which is 12 % up on the same period last year.
Brussels Office Market - Dashboard Q3 2021
Quarterly key statistics of the Brussels Office Market - Q3 2021
At A Glance - Q2 2021
In the rental market, occupier questions about their future office space needs characterized 2020. The demand for office space in the first 6 months of 2021 illustrate the outcome of that thinking. The deals going forward provide some insight into the future dynamics of the sector.
