FAQs

Offices, desks, and conference rooms are usually not occupied 24/7 but remain, on average, unused up to 50% of the time. Due to vacancies, part-time work, out-of-office days, and simply too much space, there is an abundant supply of office space that is ready to be used. ShareYourSpace is the platform for everyone who wants to offer or book this temporary office space. Whether you need a single desk, an office room, or an entire floor, furnished or unfurnished, private or coworking, we can help you find the right office space regardless of the size, location or equipment requirements. Book for an hour, a day, or even months.

Office sharing is when you or your team share offices, desks, conference rooms, or meeting space with other people or companies. By doing so, everyone benefits from lower costs, greater flexibility, and more demand-oriented space and work options. Of course, you can also offer and book private rooms and individual offices on ShareYourSpace. The Sharing Economy stands for a more conscious, resource-saving pattern of demand: the collaborative, temporary consumption of resources (collaborative consumption). ShareYourSpace makes this possible in the office property market by connecting office space owners with office space seekers and providing an easy way to present and search for office space. Through the simplification of inquiry, booking, and payment processes, it has never been easier to find and offer underutilised office space. Sharing brings flexibility into the office world and removes the biggest obstacle to genuine sustainability in the real estate industry. Space is better utilised, resources are saved, and the environment is better protected.

Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption. Sealing of land, traffic blackouts and climate change are among the most significant problems of our time. In Germany alone, there are over 500 million square meters of temporarily unused office space. ShareYourSpace enables conscious, resource-saving demand behaviour. In the long run, shared, temporary use of existing space is the only way to prevent the construction of new buildings and the associated intensification of traffic. Making already existing space accessible also lets people work from their neighbourhood. Long drives to the office halfway through the city, or even longer journeys between cities will become obsolete. We firmly believe that sharing is the best lever for more sustainability in the real estate industry – utilising space in a smarter way, and preserving resources and the environment.

Find your perfect office space without any long-term commitments. Doesn't matter if you are a start-up, a company in transition, project team or lone wolf. Our members include self-employed or freelance professionals, consultants, startups, employees, coaches and teachers as well as organisations and companies from small businesses to international corporations that need rooms or representation for outsourced units, sales staff or project teams – or simply want to reduce the cost per square metre of their office space. And if you want, share more than space. Share stories, share resources, share ideas. Make business a social activity that benefits all. Go from being guest and host to shared solutions. And all of this while helping to remove the biggest obstacle to genuine sustainability in the real estate industry. Be Sustainable. Be Smart. ShareYourSpace!

Traditional real estate platforms are concerned with the brokerage of offices with long-term rental contract obligations. Estate agents mainly arrange and publish the listings. The addresses of the offices can typically only be obtained from the estate agent. Office space advertisements are subject to a fee, and contacts are merely "mediated". Renting and leasing are handled independently from the platforms. ShareYourSpace, on the other hand, focuses on bringing together suppliers and demanders of flexible and temporary office space. Both sides benefit from lower costs, flexibility and more demand-oriented space and work opportunities through the shared use of resources. Furthermore, the offers on ShareYourSpace are not from intermediaries, but directly from the owners and tenants who rent or sublet the space themselves. Besides, advertising on ShareYourSpace is free of charge. Renting and booking are done via ShareYourSpace. Sharing brings flexibility into the office world and contributes to removing the biggest obstacle to genuine sustainability in the real estate industry. Space is better utilised, resources are saved, and the environment is better protected.

Providers of coworking spaces are usually the owners or managers of the spaces they offer. The business model consists of subletting this space primarily to people or companies who want to collaborate with others on the premises. Coworking spaces often charge tenants a surcharge for the infrastructure and additional services they offer. The concept of coworking space follows the logic of gathering as many paying customers as possible in the space. This is usually expensive (often several hundred euros per square metre per month) and is inevitably limited to a few locations in larger cities. Booking contracts typically have minimum terms and therefore allow no short-term rentals. In addition, the coworking manager alone determines who is allowed to move into the office, and the tenants have no say or choice. ShareYourSpace, on the other hand, is the platform on which all offices and spaces that are not permanently occupied can be offered and booked: all locations, sizes, and equipment. With or without furniture. Whether a single desk, an office room or an entire floor. There are no restrictions regarding locations, and the platform does not only exist of high-priced coworking spaces but also includes desks and offices for individual use. The underlying principle of ShareYourSpace is the concept of sharing: Anyone can offer their non-permanently occupied space. ShareYourSpace is not a landlord, rather a platform to connect office space demanders with office space suppliers. We allow for short term and small-scale bookings, bringing much-needed flexibility into the office world.

Yes. ShareYourSpace support via our Space Guides is always free of charge. We help with registration, requests and booking, and answer all questions about ShareYourSpace. And if you can't find the perfect space, our Space Guides will help you discover the office space of your dreams. Contact us by email at spaceguide@shareyourspace.com. Additionally, ShareYourSpace and our partners are happy to support and advise you throughout the entire process. From catering to temporary office equipment: Explore our services.

ShareYourSpace is a service from ShareYourSpace GmbH, a company of leading players in the real estate industry and digital experts.

No. The use of the platform itself does not incur any costs.

No. ShareYourSpace does not charge guests any fees for a booking.

We use the renowned online payment service Stripe to process payments on our platform. This enables us to offer various payment methods and guarantees the highest security standards throughout the entire payment process.

Stripe accepts a variety of payment methods to cater to your convenience. These include major credit and debit cards, SOFORT, and GiroPay. This diverse range of payment options ensures flexibility and convenience for all your booking needs on ShareYourSpace.

Our payment system, powered by Stripe, is designed for ease and efficiency. You will find a straightforward, intuitive interface that guides you smoothly through each step of the transaction. Our focus is on providing a seamless, hassle-free booking experience, with clear instructions and a streamlined process, ensuring every transaction is as straightforward and user-friendly as possible.

Stripe prioritizes your privacy and security. It employs advanced security measures, including encryption and continuous monitoring, to protect your personal and payment information. Rest assured that your data is handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

If you need any help or face any payment-related issues with Stripe, you have several convenient ways to reach out to us. You can email us at spaceguide@shareyourspace.com, call us at +49 (0)89 - 215 290 890, or use the chat function on our website for immediate assistance. Our team is always ready to provide you with the support you need for a smooth experience on ShareYourSpace.

No, you don't need an account to find the perfect space, but you need one to book it. After signing up, you can create your profile, save favourites, make booking requests and contact hosts via ShareYourSpace.

Yes, you can be a guest and a host using the same account.

Offices as a complete unit, desks for individual bookings, as well as conference, training and meeting rooms. Time periods start with one hour and increase to one year. Every space, every room, every desk, every office is the perfect solution for a specific need. And the requirements range significantly. For example, some might need an office close to a particular address, or for a large team, or on certain defined days. Some might want office space exclusively for their use, and others might prefer coworking spaces. The range is endless, and ShareYourSpace can help you find the right space for your need.

You can use filters to narrow down the offers. The description and list of amenities of the spaces should help you decide whether they meet your needs. Contact the host if you have any questions. You can also mark offers as favourites and save them for later. If you don't find the perfect space, you can always contact our space guides. They will be happy to assist.

Of course. This is also advisable, especially for longer-term bookings, to clarify any questions beforehand. And it's not unusual for hosts to want to get to know their potential guests (and vice versa) in advance.

Chair, table, socket, light, and toilet facilities at the very least.

No, ShareYourSpace itself does not offer office space on the platform. ShareYourSpace always advertises space offered by third parties.

The rental price chosen by the host is an all-inclusive price, including VAT – if the host is charging VAT and has specified this in the offer. The rental price also includes any amenities (e.g. furniture, internet, use of the coffee machine) and related services (e.g. cleaning), if these are defined in the offer. If the host prices different time periods separately – e.g. one hour, one day, one week – the booking prices for these different times are shown in the offer.

Only if stated by the host in their offer.

Yes. Hosts and guests are automatically protected by ShareYourSpace and our partner AXA Insurance. With every booking, you are covered by a professional property and liability insurance, free of charge. To protect you in case of damage to inventory, theft or for example, loss of keys. Find the details at the bottom of this page.

A booking request expires if the host rejects it or does not respond within 72 hours. At this point, no booking agreement has been completed, and you will not be charged for anything. We encourage all hosts to keep availability up to date and to respond to requests promptly.

The contract is finalised when a host accepts and confirms your booking request. Under "My bookings" you will receive a summary containing information about the space, price, booking period and the host's name or company name. Your contractual partner is the host who has accepted your request. They are shown in the respective offer and booking. ShareYourSpace is not a party to any booking agreement.

According to German law, a written form is only required for a rental agreement of 12 months or more. Even with shorter rental periods, you can arrange a written rental contract with the host. Some hosts specify a rental agreement and may require a paper signature. You can find relevant PDF documents attached to offers. ShareYourSpace does not provide a rental contract as it is exclusively a matter between the guest and the host.

You can send a cancellation request to the host at any time. To do so, retrieve the booking under "my bookings" and contact the host. Please note, there may be possible cancellation fees and cancellation conditions specified in the offer. To reverse the booking amount, please contact us. In the event of a no-show without prior cancellation, the guest is not entitled to a refund of the booking amount and must clarify the issue directly with the host.

Unless otherwise agreed upon with the host, fixed-term rental agreements – those with a defined end date of the rental period – end automatically without the need for a termination. Otherwise, in accordance with the rental agreement termination conditions agreed with the host.

The host can issue an invoice. A rental agreement can also be regarded as a standing invoice if it contains all necessary invoice elements. A utility cost statement is not necessary, as the booking price is a flat rate, including all costs, unless specified otherwise.

In principle, there is no longer any need for paper copies, since the booking process can be handled entirely via ShareYourSpace.