Đorđe Stanisavljević, Avalon Real Estate - Flexibility and sustainability key in shaping the future market of office space

He adds that success in the market is not only in the square footage of the space, but in the ability to provide additional value through modern infrastructure, sustainability and the ability to adapt the space to specific client needs.

- When Avalon Real Estate started working, our primary focus was to gather a team of people who share the same passion for work, but also values ​​such as integrity, dedication and constant improvement. Each of us brought our experience and expertise, as well as a sense of cooperation, which allowed us to quickly establish a team spirit and start to record successes.

Our goals have been clear from the beginning - we want to be a company that is not only recognizable by results, but also by approach. Our consulting approach to clients means creating unique solutions that add value at every step of the process. Through careful identification of clients` specific needs, we ensure that our proposals and strategies are fully tailored to their business goals, enabling them to maximize the value of their investments.

- The Avalon Real Estate team is made up of professionals with a large number of years of combined experience in the "office" real estate market, which we consider one of the most complex segments. Such experience enables us to gain a deeper understanding of key aspects: from the design and development of business premises, to the effective implementation of strategies adapted to changes in the working environment. Our multidisciplinary approach includes not only local knowledge, but also a global perspective, which enables us to achieve a high level of success in working with international clients.

Also, regular market research allows us to anticipate changes, identify new opportunities and respond proactively to challenges. We deeply understand how macroeconomic factors, global trends and local dynamics influence the real estate market, especially in the office segment. Using data, statistical models and analytical tools, we develop strategies that are tailored to client requirements.

- Today, the business space market in Belgrade is far more sophisticated and dynamic. New Belgrade has emerged as a central business zone with a large number of modern, high-quality buildings, while the central parts of the city, through the revitalization of older buildings and new projects, have become the seat of an increasing number of A-class buildings. These new projects combine contemporary design with high environmental standards, making them attractive to companies looking for quality premises in the city center.

Today, success in the market is not only in the square footage of the space, but in the ability to provide added value through modern infrastructure, sustainability and the ability to adapt the space to specific client needs.

- The concept of "wellbeing" in business spaces is becoming more and more important, because companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of employee well-being for productivity and motivation. This trend is reflected in designing spaces that not only satisfy functional needs, but also improve the physical and mental health of employees.

In the future, I expect companies to invest more and more in "wellbeing" as part of their strategy to retain talent and increase employee satisfaction. This will not only contribute to the greater success of the organization, but also business premises that apply this concept will become more attractive on the market, making them a long-term sustainable solution.

Also, the decrease in the vacancy rate continues as a dominant trend, as the current supply is still not fully keeping up with the growing demand. This creates pressure on the market, which could lead to a slight increase in rents, especially for the highest quality properties. Investors will need to focus on projects that meet increasingly stringent standards of sustainability and energy efficiency, as the market increasingly values ​​the long-term benefits of such solutions.

If I had to sum it up, flexibility and sustainability are becoming key factors in shaping the future market of office space, with an emphasis on creating innovative solutions that meet the modern needs of companies and their employees.