A summary of the situation on the Polish office market, current trends and forecasts over the next few quarters.

The office space market in Poland is developing faster and faster. A record high number of office buildings are under construction. Tenants are keeping up with the supply and vacancy rates are not going up. Can we expect such a good economic climate to continue? Will Brexit help with this winning streak? What are the greatest challenges facing the office market?

Developers’ interest in acquiring start-up tenants is growing greater and greater. In spite of the fact that these are mostly small companies, some of them have great potential to develop and even greater expectations regarding the space offered But is it worth the effort? How big is this market? Will start-ups become the driving force of the office market in the future? Perhaps nobody will remember this phenomenon in a few years time?

They say that music soothes the savage breast –animals can do that, too. In the case of music everyone has their own taste and not everyone is thrilled by Slayer’s latest album. Similarly furry critters can also stir up trouble. However, you can have pets coexist in harmony with their owners as well as with other office staff. There are a few methods that work.

The pressure on rent rates is not easing and tenants’ requirements are becoming greater and greater. How to balance an office project and make some money while having to face strong competition, additional fit-out costs and rent holidays?

The investment market isn’t complaining about the lack of liquidity but buyers are cautious when choosing products. Their assessment is influenced by the macroeconomic and political situation. Should we be concerned? Perhaps this trend is beneficial to us?

The renovation of buildings is a bit like restoring old cars – you can spend virtually all your money doing it. But the whole point is not to allow this to happen, while at the same time creating something unique with its own specific atmosphere.

There is never too much security. However, it is not worth going over the top – not every company needs security befitting the headquarters of the CIA. We will suggest how not to overdo it yet feel comfortable at the same time.

Workplace solutions: great humbug or a modern requirement? How to furnish an office in order to keep the staff?

Office projects from the inside – how is a project developed, what is important for the developer, what solutions attract tenants and what do investors like – we will go through the development of an office building step by step.