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Coworking thrives on real connections, yet juggling events, welcomes, and member matchmaking manually can burn out even the best teams. As International Coworking Day was over the weekend, we want to spotlight how the smartest operators are harnessing automation to transform community engagement into measurable growth. From personalized check-ins to seamless event management, automation frees your team to focus on what truly matters—building authentic relationships at scale.
But that’s just the start. Across the globe, coworking and commercial real estate markets are buzzing with exciting changes. London’s coworking scene keeps expanding, with over 1,200 spaces fueling a dynamic ecosystem despite soaring costs. Meanwhile, India’s office market is sprinting toward sustainability, with green-certified spaces now dominating prime real estate and commanding premium rents. For working parents, flexible workspaces are stepping up with innovative childcare solutions to meet growing demand during school holidays.
On the investment front, commercial real estate in the U.S. is back with a vengeance—deal volumes are surging as confidence returns, big players dive in, and prime office costs climb worldwide. Even Europe shows signs of momentum with London maintaining its crown as the top investment hub despite a slight dip in overall volumes.
Stay tuned as we break down these trends and explore how technology and innovation are shaping the future of coworking and commercial real estate worldwide.
Cut the Admin and Supercharge Member Engagement With Automated Community Workflows
Coworking thrives on community, but managing connections manually drains time. Smart operators use automation to streamline welcomes, events, check-ins, and member matchmaking—turning engagement into measurable growth. Automated workflows boost retention, referrals, and event success while freeing teams to focus on real human moments. Integrated platforms like UltraSoftBIS unify communication, billing, and space management, making high-touch, personalized community experiences scalable and effortless across locations. Read more
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The U.K. and Ireland now boast over 4,000 coworking spaces, with London alone claiming 1,200 spaces—triple the next biggest city. Dublin dominates Ireland’s scene, but sky-high prices make both capitals the priciest places to plug in. Regus still rules the market, but regional rivals are catching up fast.
India’s top cities are going green fast, with 65% growth in certified office space since 2019. Now, 61% of all Grade A offices are green-certified, led by Bengaluru, where 80% of leasing in H1 2025 went to eco-friendly buildings. These sustainable spaces are pulling in higher rents and lower vacancies. With global firms demanding greener footprints and India chasing net-zero, green offices may be the future of commercial real estate.
Coworking spaces are becoming go-to hubs for working parents, with demand for on-site childcare soaring. Work.Life’s London location filled all 15 spots in minutes for its new kids club. As summer childcare costs rise above £1,000 per child, flexible workspaces are stepping in with family-friendly solutions. With plans to expand, coworking providers are tapping into a growing need to support parents during school holidays.
Commercial real estate is roaring back as investor confidence surges in 2025. U.S. deal volume jumped 25% in the first half of the year, fueled by strong economic growth, rising consumer spending, and easing trade tensions. Institutional giants like BlackRock and Starwood are back in action, pushing multi-billion-dollar deals. With competition heating up and optimism on the rise, investors are diving in — proving the market isn’t waiting for rate cuts to make bold moves.
Global prime office costs rose 3.4% in H1 2025, fueled by rent hikes and pricier fit-outs. North America led the charge, with Miami jumping 3.4%, while Asia saw mixed results—Kuala Lumpur soared, Mainland China dipped. In Europe, Prague topped growth at 3.1% amid tight supply. Nearly 60% of major leases involved expansions, as companies double down on premium spaces with smart tech and sustainability features to boost brand power and attract top talent.
U.K. real estate investment dipped 11% in Q2 2025 to €13.9B, but the country still outpaced all of Europe, with London holding its crown as the continent’s top investment city. While overall deal volume cooled, U.K. office assets surged 27%, led by high demand in Central London. Across Europe, total transactions fell 10%, but a record pipeline of deals and falling interest rates hint at a rebound in H2—especially in prime office markets gaining investor momentum.
Who is UltraSoftBIS?
UltraSoftBIS is an all-in-one software for business centre operators, coworking spaces, and flexible workplaces. It automates key tasks like sales, proposals, license generation, e-signatures, inventory management, reservations, billing, and reporting in a single integrated system.
