Workers are returning to Brisbane's CBD, with office occupancy rates hitting 64 per cent of COVID-19 pre-pandemic levels — in one of the highest rates in the country, according to new data.Smaller companies will move in from the suburbs once older, cheaper buildings come available, the PCA says
"The beginning of the year was tricky with Omicron, followed by the floods, lots of public holidays, and the rain in the past few weeks as well," Ms Williams said. The PCA said smaller companies would move in from the suburbs once older, cheaper buildings became available, despite many floors remaining vacant.
For Brisbane, Ms Williams said she believed there would be some natural growth in the lead-up to the Olympics and "we will see more white-collar workers move into the city". CBRE Pacific Head of Leasing Mark Curtain says he hopes Brisbane can get back to 80 per cent occupancy rate in city offices.
My company is trying to entice people back with cupcakes and donuts.