Fora chief: Wework trouble ‘doesn’t reflect the strength’ of London’s flexible market February 5, 2024 Enrico Sanna, the chief executive of Fora, said the troubled situation Wework is facing “doesn't reflect the strength of the market”.
Wework dragged to court over refusal to give up lease on London Southbank office January 24, 2024 Embattled co-working space Wework is being dragged to court because it is refusing to forfeit the lease at one of its most profitable locations on London’s Southbank, according to reports. Almacantar, the property developer who oversees the building at 10 York Road, has been trying to kick the troubled American firm out since it filed [...]
Wework credit rating slashed after casting doubt over its future August 17, 2023 Troubled office space provider Wework saw its credit rating slashed yesterday evening after the firm cast doubt over its ability to continue operating. US credit rating agency Fitch Ratings cut Wework’s rating from CC to CCC. This is one of the lowest rankings on the credit rating scale, and means the agency believes there is [...]
Wework collapse hits Helical as vacancy rate set to reach 25 per cent November 22, 2023 Helical said that vacancy across its portfolio will rise by 25 per cent once its agreement with Wework and Baker McKenzie come to an end.
Wework founder Adam Nuemann bids to buy co-working firm back for £394m March 26, 2024 Wework founder Adam Neumann has submitted a $500m (£394m) bid to buy back the troubled coworking business.
London office vacancy rates to rise in City, Wharf and West End amid Wework trouble January 22, 2024 London office vacancy rates are expected to rise by the end of the year, in another blow for the health of the capital’s commercial property market.
The next year will cement new trends in how we work January 2, 2023 The last year was supposed to herald the return to the office, but strikes and other disruptions meant a City full of workers never materialised.
WeWork Southbank space enters the market for almost £1bn February 9, 2022 One of the office sites leased to WeWork is being put on sale for nearly £1bn, which would be among the largest in London since the pandemic. One and Two Southbank Place is being put on the market by developer Almacantar for £935m, it was first reported by the Financial Times. The campus is being [...]
WeWork partners with startup Upflex in flexible global workspace roll out February 8, 2022 Workspace provider WeWork is entering an exclusive partnership with coworking startup Upflex. The flexible space firm said on Tuesday that the deal will result in a combined network of more than 5,500 locations, with WeWork selling Upflex space to its members. WeWork announced it would also participate in Upflex’s Series A funding, alongside other investors. [...]
WeWork announces partnership with Manchester City September 14, 2021 Workspace provider WeWork has announced a partnership with Manchester City and its sister club New York City FC, including workspace for London-based employees. Manchester City employees based in London and Singapore will be able to access the firm’s workspace whenever desired and be able to access additional flexible space at global locations. New York City [...]