A record shortage of CBD office space could indicate Christchurch businesses are not as keen on staff working from home as other parts of the country Brynn Burrows, Colliers director of office leasing in the city says. Burrows said while working from home was a viable alternative during lockdown and for vulnerable people, Christchurch businesses appeared keen to have their workers back in the office for much of the week. READ MORE:* Remote work, downsizing free up space in office rental market* Businesses are increasingly looking to sublease office space post-lockdown* The start of a trend? Colliers valuation and advisory services director Gary Sellars said there was a record shortage ofCBD office space, at 9.7% vacancy. Sellars said there was no corporate office space above 350 square metres available in the CBD’s inner core and office vacancy was also diminishing in the suburbs.

Source: Stuff June 22, 2022 02:28 UTC