Why We’re Investing in Research — and What It Means for Our Clients

Published on 26.03.2026 by Luke Patterson

Kim Sørensen, CEO of Q Apartments, announcing the company's investment in research and insight capabilities

For 30 years, Q Apartments has built its reputation on one thing above all else: understanding what our clients need before they have to ask.

That principle has guided everything from the way we manage our apartments to the service standards behind Stress Free Beginnings. But the world our clients operate in is changing fast, and we believe staying ahead of that change is part of our responsibility as a partner, not just a provider.

That is why we are making a significant investment in our research and insight capabilities.

As Kim Sørensen, CEO of Q Apartments, puts it:

“30 years of market knowledge is only valuable if you share it. We’ve invested in research capabilities to do exactly that. For our clients, our partners, and the wider industry.”

Over the coming months, Q Apartments will be publishing regular, in-depth content covering the trends, data, and developments that matter most to the people we work with every day. That means market analysis on the serviced apartment sector, city and destination guides for the locations where our clients are relocating and travelling, and commentary on the broader forces shaping corporate housing, global mobility, and business travel.

This is not content for content’s sake. It is built around a simple idea: that our clients deserve more from us than a set of keys and a welcome pack. They deserve a partner that is actively tracking the market, identifying opportunities, and sharing what we learn openly.

What this looks like in practice

We will be producing research-led articles, data snapshots, and opinion pieces that speak directly to the challenges and opportunities facing HR leaders, travel managers, relocation professionals, and the businesses they support. Some of it will confirm what you already suspect. Some of it, we hope, will challenge assumptions and open up new conversations.

We want this to be a two-way dialogue. Our ambition is not just to inform, but to create a space where our clients and partners can engage with the trends that affect their work, share their own perspectives, and help shape the direction of the sector we all operate in.

Why now?

The serviced apartment industry is at an inflection point. Client expectations are rising. Technology is reshaping how people search, book, and experience corporate accommodation. Competition is intensifying across every major city. And the macroeconomic environment means that businesses are scrutinising every line of their travel and relocation spend more closely than ever.

In that context, having a trusted source of independent, practitioner-led insight is not a luxury. It is a necessity. We want Q Apartments to be that source for our clients.

Looking ahead

This is just the beginning. As our research capabilities grow, so will the depth and breadth of what we share. We see this as a long-term commitment to the people and businesses who have trusted us for three decades, and to those we have not yet had the chance to work with.

If you are a current client, partner, or simply someone with an interest in where this industry is heading, I would encourage you to follow along, get involved, and let us know what topics matter most to you.

The conversation starts now.

Kim Sørensen, CEO, Q Apartments

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