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What Should I Check in an Office Lease Before Signing?

What Should I Check in an Office Lease Before Signing?

December 18, 2025

The main things you should check in an office lease before signing are the lease length and break clauses, rent […]

How Much Office Space Do Hybrid Teams Really Need in 2025?

How Much Office Space Do Hybrid Teams Really Need in 2025?

December 15, 2025

Hybrid teams typically need 60 to 80 square feet per employee in 2025, compared to the traditional 100 to 150 […]

How Do I Estimate the True Cost of Refurbishing an Old Office Space?

How Do I Estimate the True Cost of Refurbishing an Old Office Space?

December 10, 2025

The true cost of refurbishing an old office space ranges from £50 to £150+ per square foot in London depending […]

What Security Features Should Modern London Offices Have?

What Security Features Should Modern London Offices Have?

December 5, 2025

Modern London offices should have controlled access systems, CCTV coverage, intruder alarms, secure visitor management, and cybersecurity measures including network […]

What Are the Rules With Extending an Office Lease?

What Are the Rules With Extending an Office Lease?

November 27, 2025

The main rules for extending an office lease are that you must serve formal notice between 6 and 12 months […]

Can I Take Payment Holidays on My Office Rent?

Can I Take Payment Holidays on My Office Rent?

November 24, 2025

No, you cannot automatically take payment holidays on your office rent unless your landlord agrees to it or it’s written […]

Best Areas in London for Startup and Tech Company Offices

What Are The Best Areas in London for Startup and Tech Company Offices?

November 12, 2025

Shoreditch, King’s Cross, Camden, Hackney, and Canary Wharf are the best areas in London for startup and tech company offices. […]

What Are The Top 5 Most Expensive Areas to Have an Office in London?

What Are The Top 5 Most Expensive Areas to Have an Office in London?

November 4, 2025

Mayfair, St James’s, West End, City of London, and Covent Garden are the five most expensive areas to rent an […]

What Are the Added Costs of Renting an Office Space in London?

What Are the Added Costs of Renting an Office Space in London?

October 16, 2025

Service charges, business rates, insurance, utilities, deposits, and end-of-lease repairs, are some of the added costs to expect when renting […]

What Are the Business Rates for London Offices?

What Are the Business Rates for London Offices?

October 10, 2025

Business rates are a local tax on commercial properties that every London office tenant must pay to their council. The […]

What Sustainability Certifications Do You Need as a Tenant for an Office in London?

What Sustainability Certifications Do You Need as a Tenant for an Office in London?

October 6, 2025

As a tenant, you don’t need to hold sustainability certifications yourself — but choosing an office in London that has […]

How Do I Size and Design for Flexible Working Teams?

How Do I Size and Design for Flexible Working Teams?

October 3, 2025

You size and design for flexible working teams by planning for part-time occupancy, typically 60–80% of traditional desk space, based […]

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