Start by asking yourself some questions: “what do I want out of my workspace?” and “how much can I afford to pay for it?”. Next, work out which one of these is your driving factor, bearing in mind this may change later.

Next, you need an understanding of how details such as floorspace, location, quality, and services affect the price. It’s also helpful to understand the basics of renting - are you looking for a lease or a licence? A virtual office or co-working? Are you clear from a financial and legal perspective?

Don’t worry if you’re not sure on all of this - get in touch with us and we’ll help you from there!

A virtual office allows you to use a professional office address as your registered business location. You can use this to register with Companies House & HMRC, as well as your business cards and stationery. We’ll handle, sign for, and scan mail for you, as well as providing a meeting room on a pay-as-you-go basis.

For more information on our services and prices, visit our Virtual Office page.

In the world of property there are three ways of entering: buying freehold, traditional leaseholds, or serviced offices. Buying freehold is just like buying a house, but most businesses opt to rent. There’s a lot of consideration that goes into choosing the right option for your business - read below for more details. If you’d prefer, feel free to get in touch with us to discuss the best approach for your business.

The main difference between serviced and traditional leasehold offices lies in flexibility. Serviced offices offer short-term contracts with inclusive amenities like meeting rooms and reception, allowing for easy scaling up or down as needed. Traditional leaseholds involve longer commitments and more responsibilities, including property maintenance and extra costs. While serviced offices may appear more expensive initially, the overall cost difference can diminish when factoring in additional expenses associated with traditional leases. The complexity of these options, including variations in utility coverage, requires careful consideration. Get in touch with us and we’ll talk you through it in depth.

Office space is usually advertised in terms of area (either square feet or meters), but we know this isn’t always the most helpful unit of measurement!

For some general guidance, one desk takes up roughly 50-75 sqft, and four desks 200-300 sqft.

When you get in touch with us, we’ll help you figure out how much space you actually need, and match you with an arrangement that works for you.

The actual price you pay depends on lots of factors such as floorspace, utilities, and service charges. If you’re starting from scratch and looking for a ballpark figure, a fair rule is £250 per person per month, usually plus VAT.

You’re also entering a legally enforceable contract - you might also want to factor in solicitor’s fees (particularly if you’re signing a traditional lease).

Don’t stress - we’ll guide you through this process according to your needs when you get in touch.

A business insight audit is where we’ll your business from an external perspective. “Oh, would some power give us - the gift to see ourselves as others see us“ (Robert Burns 1786). This assessment will be conducted anonymously and free of charge. Afterward, we will deliver a brief and confidential written report to you.

Small Print: we don't need legal permission, we don't view or record anything that is not already in the public domain and our business is regulated; our MLR regulatory body registration number is XSML00000118609