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Companies won’t expand offices after social distancing as demand stays weak and margins tighten
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Most firms can host only 30 to 40% staff
New workplace rules will force offices to decongest, limiting occupancy to about 30–40% of staff. With recession fears looming and work-from-home likely to remain, many companies are unlikely to fund bigger office spaces. That leaves landlords bracing for falling demand in the next two to three quarters.
- Office occupancy is expected to drop to 30–40% under new norms
- Recession concerns reduce appetite for larger space investments
- Work from home is likely to persist beyond lockdown
- Landlords may face demand pressure over coming quarters
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