London’s office market in 2025 is breaking records. Prime rents are soaring, led by an insatiable demand for Grade A space rich in amenities. The rise of amenity-driven workplaces is reshaping how offices are valued and experienced. What was once a cultural preference has become a commercial necessity: the workplace is evolving into a full-service ecosystem, designed to inspire, connect, and perform.
Time is money in today’s commercial property market. Landlords want spaces occupied as quickly as possible, while tenants want control over their office design without facing excessive delays or cost overruns. Traditional procurement is often too slow and costly, while full design & build (D&B) can feel like a compromise on creative control.
This is where STRIDE comes in.
Hybrid working has become one of the most significant shifts in workplace culture in decades. As of early 2025, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that 28% of working adults in Great Britain split their time between home and the office.
The latest data on the Central London office market reveals a mixed but promising picture for occupiers and landlords alike. Despite economic uncertainty, both the City and West End have shown resilience, with leasing volumes broadly in line with recent averages and clear signs of demand for high-quality office space emerging.
It’s become the workplace cliché of the decade: “People come to the office for collaboration.” But in 2025, it’s not just about collaboration, it’s about connection. Real, spontaneous, meaningful interaction. The kind that happens when your office doesn’t feel like an office at all, it feels like an office clubhouse.
In April 2025, large-scale power outages rippled across Portugal, Spain, and parts of South-West France, leaving millions without electricity. Businesses were brought to a standstill, public services halted, and critical infrastructure came under pressure. Despite their strong emphasis on renewable energy leadership, the incident served as a sobering reminder that even green grids can fail under stress.
While geographically different, London is not immune to similar r
On 2 April 2025, Donald Trump unveiled a dramatic new tariff regime that has left economists and global markets reeling. His reveal included a blanket 10% tariff on all imported goods into the United States, with some product categories and countries facing significantly steeper duties. The move, aimed at reinvigorating domestic manufacturing and rebalancing trade, has already sparked volatility across industries, and while property continues to be a resilient asset class during periods of uncertainty, the commercial real estate sector is not immune.
What truly drives motivation at work? Scientists, business leaders, and workplace designers have sought answers to this question for decades.
Whether designing a small office or a large corporate fit out, creating environments that support employee wellbeing and productivity is key. We’ve examined research-backed workplace motivation strategies to understand how office design influences performance, engagement, and motivation at work.
It comes as nothing new that the rapid advancement of AI is reshaping industries, redefining job roles, and transforming corporate real estate strategies. London, as one of the world’s leading technology and financial hubs, is currently experiencing this shift.
