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Happy Friday (Feliz Viernes) from Barcelona!

I'm typing this from my hotel room before walking over to the final day of The District Show .

In it's 3rd edition (my 2nd in attendance) I have to say I'm impressed by the amount of forward thinking content and calibre of speakers. It was refreshing to hear real estate investors, fund & asset managers, and operators across the asset classes (especially office) embracing many of the topics we've explored over the seasons on my podcast - which made it a perfect fit for me to attend. I can't wait for today's agenda!

With standing room only for many sessions, it's clear to me that the future of real estate won't look like the past. The changemakers are no longer just in the crowd. We're on stage sharing how we are partnering with incumbents to evolve our industry.

ICYMI: My Day 1 & Day 2 recaps.

While the conference brings together a large contingent from the Spanish real estate market, make no mistake, this is a global event. Speakers and attendees come from all across EMEA and the Americas.

Big shout outs to Natasha Terinova , Mete Varas and James Dearsley who I had the pleasure of bumping into in the speaker's lounge. (We have to snap a pic next time Natasha!)

BIG THANK YOU to Josep Jorge , Andrea Ayestarán , Juan Velayos Lluis and the entire NEBEXT Next Business Exhibitions team for your support.

Stay tuned for the podcast recap!

This Week's Brain Food

Follow Lucy's journey around SE Asia in her latest post here.

Brave Ideas is curated by Lucy McInally and features ideas, insights, best practices and analysis all categorized under the 6 Pillars of Space-as-a-Service.

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COMMUNITY

??? Escaping Burnout and Building Community with Suzanne Murdock

in conversation with Emily Breder and Suzanne Murdock

Suzanne delves into the power of small, community-based workspaces and how they can transform the lives of freelancers, solopreneurs, and remote workers. Tap into the conversation.

Not just an office, a place to make friends

says Karen Tait

If we can work from anywhere, is the office of the future a place to socialise? Maybe the office of the future is coworking. Karen captures this essence beautifully in her 3rd anniversary post: "We are not just workspace, we are a place to make friends, to work, to socialise with others, and to be everything that perhaps your inconveniently located office is, right here in the community." Read more from Karen.

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality and Service Are NOT the Same Thing

says Will Guidara

One of the best ways to determine if something is a gesture of service or hospitality is by asking yourself this question: Does doing it make the other person feel seen as an individual? If it doesn’t, it’s service; if it does, it’s hospitality.? Read more from Will.

What is the Most Valuable Resource on Earth?

asks Charlie Morris

In the world of commercial real estate, the future belongs to those who truly understand success will come from focusing on the customer's needs and not focused on the archaic models the legacy office market is built around. Read more from Charlie.?

TECHNOLOGY

Forget Ping Pong Tables, the Metaverse Might be Your Next Coworking Perk

says Helga Moreno

For many operators, the metaverse sounds like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. But it’s not just a buzzword; it’s a real, tangible tool that can revolutionise how you run your coworking space. Read Helga’s article in Allwork.Space.

What is the Most Valuable Resource on Earth?

asks Charlie Morris

We have more data than ever before and growing by the day, telling us that the legacy office environments and traditional deal structures are no longer enough by themselves. Read more from Charlie.?

(Yes, we included this post by Charlie twice, because it belongs in both the hospitality & technology categories!)

Empowering developers & tenants with immersive digital experiences

In conversation with Bogdan Nicoarā and Business Room Podcast

They also touched on one of the biggest hurdles in real estate today: resistance to change. Tap into the conversation.

WORKSPACES

Small Workspace Operators: It’s Time to Level the Playing Field!

by PONT

Feeling the pressure of competing with big players in the UK’s flexible workspace market? Here’s the good news, success doesn’t come from having the biggest budget, it comes from working smarter. Read more from PONT.?

5 Emerging Trends in Female-Focused Coworking Spaces for 2024

by Lucy McInally

Women have always been historically underrepresented in the workplace…that’s in part why we need workspaces that support women. Read Lucy’s article on the Nexudus blog.?

MANAGEMENT

Work is Having an Undeniably “Hybrid” Moment.

says Dave Cairns, Board Member at Brave

Companies need to reorganise and optimise their office strategy to reflect increasingly distributed workforces (smaller and reimagined HQs, more regional “outposts,” and on-demand strategies for events and remote employees). Read more from Dave.?

Scotland to Emulate Ireland’s Thriving Coworking Network

by Dominic Catacora

The plan aims to establish a similar professional network promoting remote work hubs that could reduce commutes and overall emissions, drive development in rural economies, and offer essential community services beyond the standard business use-cases.? Read Dominic’s Allwork.Space article.

Don’t Hold onto Single-Tenant Office Strategies

says Carlo Benigni, Development Management Partner at Brave

In today’s market, flexibility and a multi-tenant approach are key to unlocking value. Read more from Carlo.?

BRAND

London Flex Brand Index 2024 Report

by Spaces to Places

The top 60+ London Flex Providers have been ranked and you can find the results in our report. Evidence-based insights will enhance your brand presence and provide unparalleled knowledge of the sector. Find out which flex providers are truly dynamic and innovative. Read the report.?

Coworking Convo is All About Using Storytelling as a Lead-Gen Tool

says Cat Johnson

Sharing their tips, insights and strategies with Q&A and conversation. HAPPENING TODAY - SIGNUP

FINANCE

Can coworking make money?

this post by Sarah Travers answers the question

When I left Regus in 2017, someone told me, “You’ll be back; there’s no money in coworking.” "open seating won’t generate revenue and operators should stick to the old-school model of selling private offices" At Workbar, we’ve proven that notion wrong. Read more from Sarah.

Manchester Traditional Office Building Sells for 50% Discount

by Evelina Grecenko

Family-run property investment firm Yakel has bought an office building in the heart of Manchester from Abrdn Property Income Trust. Tap to read on EG

Lenders Chasing Deals in Final Stretch of 2024

says Tim Burke

European real estate lenders have not reached annual lending targets for this year and are now “chasing” deals and competing on loan-to-value terms, according to the team at real estate debt software company FinLoop. Read Tim’s article in EG News.

Flex Operators Look to Expand as Occupancy and Lease Lengths Hold Up

by Mike Phillips

More than three-quarters of flexible office operators across the globe are looking to expand in the next two years..with the sector confident of growth despite well-documented troubles in the overall office sector. Read Mike’s article in Bisnow.?

Should Office Development Evolve from BTS to BTR?

asks Caleb Parker , CEO Brave

Standing room only for this BTR panel featuring Hines, Stoneweg, 3 Capital Real Estate, Badi and Urban Campus, with lots of insight for office. Read Caleb's post

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