In UK planning law, “sui generis” is a Latin term meaning “of its own kind” or “unique.” It applies to properties that do not fit within the standard use classes outlined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987. Examples include theatres, nightclubs, casinos, and petrol stations. Following changes in 2020, venues such […]
The best office space for creative industries should inspire innovation and reflect the company’s ethos, with areas like Holborn, Camden, Farringdon, and Old Street in London offering unique advantages. These locations are popular among creative businesses due to their vibrant atmospheres, excellent connectivity, and inspiring surroundings. Each area provides a variety of office spaces that
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If you are struggling to repay your office rent, the best steps to take include speaking to your landlord, requesting a payment holiday, negotiating a repayment plan, and reviewing your lease for possible adjustments. Many UK businesses are facing similar financial pressures due to rising costs and economic challenges. Recent data shows that 40% of
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Office rental repairs are handled either between the landlord or the tenant, depending on the agreement type and scope of the repair. Understanding who is responsible for specific repairs is all down to what’s in your agreement; however, the responsibility for handling repairs is typically split, but it is essential to avoid disputes and ensure
Finding the perfect office can be a daunting task. Where do you even start to begin? Sure there are the more obvious considerations like price, square footage and location. Even then, it’s unlikely the average business owner on a quest for office space has a reasonable formula for deciding optimum building square footage. With such
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The London office rental market is in full recovery mode this year with. Office occupancy stands at 74% for traditional office spaces and 82% for flexible workspaces. The London office rental market now has the highest number of office letting since the pandemic began. A trend has emerged suggesting that the demand for small and
Covid crushed demand for office space across the globe. Employee sentiment towards working in offices shifted and a surging demand to work from home seemingly still remains. According to a recent Microsoft study surveying 31,102 workers, employees’ biggest demand is flexibility. 52% of those surveyed asserted hybrid or remote work was core in remaining in
Coming up to the 2 year anniversary of the initial coronavirus outbreak, we evaluate the five key ways that office spaces have changed since Covid started and what we can expect for the future of offices. Demand for the office space The demand for office space has fluctuated dramatically over the last two years
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With the country still uncertain about how to proceed, many companies are torn between summoning staff back to the office or letting them continue to work from home. What is clear is that the future of the office space has been changed significantly due to the events of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some trends
With over 75% of UK adults now double jabbed and more than 32 million Brits with their first dose, a “no vaccine, no work” policy may not be out of the question. And yet, this office policy is giving rise to controversy amongst the anti-vaccine cohort. Office Wide Policy As the Covid vaccine
As we come out of the pandemic, optimism about returning to the office seems to be high, despite an increased thirst for hybrid and remote working. Optimistic About Office Return According to recent stock data, it seems that investors are optimistic about the return to the office. Despite a bigger half-year loss, the
New workspace standards being implemented in 2023 have the potential to threaten a large proportion of London’s commercial properties. According to one of the UK’s leading property agents, one tenth of London offices could become unusable in the next two years if standards are not met. Environmental Standards As the world strives to
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