How Much Does an Unused Office Space Really Cost?
According to a recent study, more than 50% of corporate office spaces remain empty during the working week. This translates into a huge waste of resources: lease payments disconnected from actual use, utility bills for empty areas, cleaning and security expenses with no return.
In the Italian market, annual office costs range from €150 to over €500 per sqm, with peaks of €740/sqm/year in Milan. Every month of vacancy has a direct impact on the budget without generating value.
A mid-sized company could cut up to 30% of operational costs simply by rethinking its space utilization model.
From Empty Space to Productivity
Rethinking office usage doesn’t just mean cutting costs, it means transforming spaces into productive assets.
More and more companies are adopting innovative solutions such as:
- Internal coworking areas to optimize unused zones
- Distributed offices on a pay-per-use basis for greater flexibility
- Rotating workstations for employees in smart working or business travel
With this approach:
- leased square meters and fixed costs decrease
- professional, well-equipped spaces remain available
- organizational flexibility increases
- previously unproductive areas start generating value
The Solution: NotOnlyDesk
Empty offices don’t have to remain a cost. They can become a business and networking opportunity.
With NotOnlyDesk, you can transform vacant spaces into coworking areas, making them available to professionals, companies, and remote workers looking for flexible, fully equipped environments.
Thanks to a pay-per-use system, you decide availability and conditions, while NotOnlyDesk takes care of visibility, bookings, and simplified management.
The benefits:
- Monetize unused workstations
- Increase your company’s visibility
- Contribute to sustainability by reducing commutes and waste
- Generate new economic and reputational value
Conclusion
Vacant offices don’t have to be a burden — they can become a growth driver.
With flexible models and solutions like NotOnlyDesk, every square meter can shift from cost to asset, freeing up budget and creating new business opportunities.
👉 Want to unlock the value of your spaces? Join the NotOnlyDesk network and start generating value today.
