What are the Key Serviced Office Trends for 2025?

As 2024 draws to a close, it is a time for businesses to reflect on the year that has passed, but also offers them an opportunity to look towards the year ahead. The serviced office sector is no different, and in a year that has seen an increased return of workers to the office, resulting in the strongest year for Belfast’s office market since 2019, we look ahead to what we expect to be some of the key considerations for serviced office providers in 2025.

Connectivity

An integral part of any modern business is ensuring your office space is well connected – not just digitally, but also in terms of local transport links. 

Easily accessible office space is favoured by many companies, and there is a definite trend emerging of more commuters intending to use public transport for 2025 – particularly given the news headlines in recent weeks regarding congestion in the City Centre.

A centrally located office space also opens your office to clients from around the country and further afield, and with the opening of Belfast’s Grand Central Station, which offers integrated bus and rail links, workers will have greater connectivity to the office.

Employee Wellbeing

Employee wellbeing has become a top priority for businesses, particularly as companies realise that a healthy and happy workforce is key to productivity and retention. 

In 2025, we envisage this to be something that serviced office providers will place more importance on, to enable clients to provide work environments to employees that prioritise and promote physical and mental wellbeing – whether that be weekly run clubs, wellness activities including yoga and mindfulness, or even a ‘Bring your dog to work Day’!

Technology Integration: Smart Offices

As technology becomes an even more integral part of the workplace, businesses will look for serviced office spaces that are equipped with the latest tech innovations. This means serviced office providers will be required to provide high speed internet, IoT-powered meeting rooms, smart lighting, climate control, and biometric security to ensure continued success.

AI-based solutions for managing bookings, space utilisation, and customer service could also become the norm. 

The Rise of “Third Place Workspaces”

With a return to the office increasing for many employees, we see demand for ‘Third Place Workspaces’ also increasing in 2025. Third Place Workspaces are a space for employees between home and the office that offer flexibility, networking opportunities, social interaction and a place to relax.  

Serviced office providers will need to adapt their offering, to provide a more holistic and community-focussed spaces for clients.

Enhanced Collaboration Features

As the demand for hybrid working continues into 2025, the need for spaces that facilitate collaboration, innovation, and spontaneous interactions will be even more important. 

More open and collaborative spaces with tools such as interactive whiteboards, video conferencing and project management hubs that provide seamless interactions, will become the norm.  This offering will extend to breakout areas, outside spaces and interactive, tech-enabled environments.

Here at venYou, we are proud to be one of Northern Ireland’s leading service office providers, offering grade A spaces across four central locations in Belfast City Centre. From virtual and single offices to full floors, we have helped companies of all sizes progress their business, by anticipating their needs, offering flexibility and providing a sense of community across all our buildings.

If you are looking ahead to 2025 and seeking a new office space, contact the team at venYou today with your requirements. Call +44(0)28 9091 8500 or email dlinehan@venyou.co.uk.