In this episode of the 'This Week in Coworking' podcast, hosts Hector Kolonas and Mike LaRosa discuss the latest coworking news and trends of Week 25 2025.

Read this week’s full newsletter at https://thisweekincoworking.com/week-25-2025/

Hector and Mike delve into the emerging trend of buying and selling coworking spaces and the efforts to make the process more transparent and easier. The pair also explore the notion of 'flight to quality' in the coworking sector, clarify some misconceptions, and emphasize the value-added services over just new buildings. Several market movements in countries like the UK and Australia are explored, including the innovative WOTSO Coworking Cafe in Australia. They also discuss advancements in AI tools for coworking business valuations and share insights from their recent podcast with Dean Connell, a former WeWork executive, on the state of workspace design. Lastly, they provide a sneak peek into an upcoming episode featuring a co-warehousing business.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:36 Market Moves and New Openings

01:19 Making Coworking Transactions Easier

04:02 Flight to Quality in Coworking Spaces

06:44 Innovative Coworking Concepts in Australia

09:10 Global Trends in Coworking

11:50 AI and Valuation Tools in Coworking

16:01 Discussing Interview with Dean Connell on Workspace Design

19:15 Upcoming Episode Preview and Conclusion