What challenges does office leasing currently face, and how are you tackling them?
Christian Brode: The office market is undergoing significant changes. Many businesses remain uncertain about future space requirements, particularly in the UK, where remote work plays a major role.
At the same time, we're seeing an emphasis on quality; companies want premium office spaces that attract employees back into the workplace. Our response? Flexible leasing strategies, including Cat B fit outs that are ready to be moved into.
A perfect example of this is our 21 Great Winchester Street project in London. Here we offered high-end interiors with an immediate “wow” factor, that allowed us to secure strong lease agreements and reduce our vacancies significantly.
What sets AM ALPHA apart in the leasing market?
Christian Brode: We are actively involved in our properties and markets, and have close relationships with property managers, facility managers, and tenants. This gives us a crucial information advantage, allowing us to react more quickly than the competition.
Another key success factor is language and communication where AM ALPHA's international profile proves to be extremely valuable. Trust, cultural understanding, and strong interpersonal relationships are often the factors that make the difference between a good deal and a great one
AM ALPHA is a fast-moving, performance-driven company. What does that mean for you?
Christian Brode: What I find exciting about AM ALPHA is the balance between professionalism and speed. We are not a slow-moving oil tanker; we operate like a speedboat, adjusting swiftly to market changes and making decisions without unnecessary red tape. There is also a direct line to leadership and we are given absolute ownership over our work. This is not just more efficient, it makes our jobs more engaging because we do not simply follow trends, we actually help shape them.
This creativity and out-of-the-box thinking enables us to succeed, even in challenging market conditions.
