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March 2024 recorded the strongest month for office occupancy since May 2021, with a daily average office occupancy rate of 34.1%, according to the latest report from Remit Consulting.

The previous highest monthly average of 33.8% was recorded in November (2023). Since the end of January, the UK’s weekly average occupancy rate is 33.2%.

• Average office occupancy levels reached 35.9%

UK office occupancy levels have hit the highest weekly figure since the start of the pandemic, according to the latest data released by Remit Consulting. 

• National occupancy rates rebounded to over one-third capacity mid-January before weather disruptions caused a notable decline, particularly in London's West End.

After the expected New Year lull, UK office occupancy rates climbed to over one-third capacity by the second and third weeks of January, according to the latest data from Remit Consulting. Despite this promising rise, the final week witnessed a dip to 29.8%, attributed to the stormy weather and its impact on transportation.

• Remit Consulting’s study reveals UK office workers value flexibility and face-to-face interaction.
• Post-pandemic trends indicate a shift towards part-time office presence as the new norm.

A recent study conducted by Remit Consulting highlights a growing demand for flexibility from office workers, with nearly 60% of respondents indicating that they would consider leaving their jobs if required to return to full-time office work.

• Nationally, office occupancy levels were down 2.3 percentage points on the previous week

Average office occupancy levels settled at 31.7% last week, showing a dip of 2.3 percentage points from the previous week's 34.0%, according to research from Remit Consulting. Nationally, over the eight weeks since the end of the summer school holidays in England, the data reveals an average of 32.4%.

• Office occupancy levels up 3.6% on the previous week

Average office occupancy levels reached 34.7% last week, the third-highest weekly figure recorded since the start of the pandemic, with an increase of 3.6 percentage points from the previous week, according to research from Remit Consulting.