NearU Pro in 2025: Built-In Research Tools for Advanced Workspace Planning

NearU

07 Aug, 2025

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What’s New: Research Integrated into NearU Pro 

We’re thrilled to announce that ongoing research and articles are now available directly within NearU Pro! Gone are the days of toggling between sites now you can stay up to date with the latest insights without leaving your dashboard 

This upgrade means: 

Why This Matters
 
1. Centralized insights for smarter decisions
 
Embedding our own research content into Pro means your users can access strategic insights in the same place they manage portfolio, utilization, forecasting, and regional analysis.

Rather than shuffling between tabs, articles on hybrid work trends, office design, utilization benchmarks and more are readily accessible in context right where strategy happens.

2. Actionable intelligence

Instead of just passive reading, NearU Pro is designed so you can act immediately:

As you review insights, you can update your portfolio forecasts, utilize heatmap visualizations, apply utilization tracking, or adjust report filtering bridging insights and action.
 
3. Continuous value without friction
 
Users no longer need to search for the latest blog or research post on NearU’s main site. Everything is surfaced within Pro, keeping engagement seamless and direct.
 
Core Features of NearU Pro (with research)
 
NearU Pro was already packed with powerful features. Now, research integration elevates them further:
 
Property Management
 
Upload and manage your entire property portfolio in one place alongside research-packed dashboards that guide decision-making.
 
Future Forecasting
 
Predict future spending, bandwidth, and hybrid workspace needs with research-informed scenarios and benchmark comparisons.
 
Powerful Dashboard
 
View utilization by region, country, and property, and overlay insights drawn from industry data and studies.

Heatmaps and Clusters
 
Generate custom maps enriched with research trends for example, where remote versus in-office utilization diverges. Heatmaps paired with articles provide strategy stimulation in one view.
 
Unmetered File Manager
 
Store portfolio documents, utilization logs, and research PDFs together making them searchable and shareable within the platform.
 
Automatic Reminders
 
Receive key-date notifications (e.g. lease reviews, utilization cycles) and research update alerts in your inbox.
 
Multiform Reporting
 
Export all your data in formats like CSV, PDF, and Excel with integrated research references and trend annotations.
 
Utilization Tracking
 
Track historical usage across your portfolio and compare it with research-backed benchmarks or trend articles pulled into Pro.
 
Enhanced Filters
 
Filter your properties by utilization, region, date, and then cross-reference relevant research insights directly from the dashboard.
 
How Research Integration Works: A 3‑Step Onboarding Process
 
NearU Pro continues its simple onboarding but with research built in from the start Nearu.io:
 
  1. Upload your property data using our powerful file manager
    → This now also allows you to upload research documents you rely on, so everything is centrally managed.
  2. Upload your property utilisation data as required
    → Pro will match your data to relevant research trends or articles automatically.
  3. View dashboard insights and research content within minutes
    → As soon as you open your dashboard, you’ll see pertinent articles, charts, and tools lined up alongside your portfolio analytics.

Use Cases: Real-World Scenarios
 
To illustrate how integrating research into NearU Pro can transform strategy, here are a few practical examples:

Enterprise-level real estate planning
 
A real estate team planning hybrid office transitions can load portfolio data and immediately pull insights from recent research on optimal desk sharing ratios or utilization thresholds. They can align forecasts with published trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
 
Workplace optimization for HR leaders
 
Workplace managers seeking to reduce underutilized space can upload occupancy data and access research articles on best-in-class hybrid models. Then apply utilization filters and heatmaps to identify inefficiencies and act with evidence.
 
Facilities and operations benchmarking
 
Facilities teams benchmarking cleanse cycles or meeting room use can compare their metrics with research benchmarks drawn from aggregated studies. Reports can be exported with context annotations ready for stakeholders.
 
Executive briefing and reporting
 
Senior executives reviewing strategy can open the dashboard and view both utilization trends and supporting findings from external reports without leaving NearU Pro. Reports become more persuasive and data-linked.
 
What to Expect Going Forward
 
Getting Started with Research in Pro
 
  1. Sign up and choose the “company” option during registration.
  2. Upload your portfolio and utilization data (and optionally, research docs you already use).
  3. Explore your dashboard—research articles and data insights appear side-by-side.
  4. Export forecasts or utilisation reports—with embedded research citations.
  5. Stay updated—the platform will notify you when new research or tool updates are available.

Why This Upgrade Matters
By integrating research where users already manage their portfolios, NearU Pro delivers:
 

Final Thoughts

NearU Pro is already a powerful tool for managing property portfolios, utilization, forecasting, and data analytics. With the introduction of research embedded directly into the platform, it becomes more than a toolkit it becomes a decision-support system, marrying your business data with expert insights.

You now have all the power of portfolio management and external intelligence in one place. The next step in your hybrid work strategy is right at your fingertips.

Ready to see research in action within NearU Pro?

 Try for Free or Book a demo get in touch to discuss how we can help optimize your workspace strategy with research-informed decision-making.
 
About NearU Pro
 
NearU Pro delivers hybrid workspace management with:
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