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Google takes new office space in London’s Silicon Roundabout

Michael Fraser — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:20:00 +0000

Google are to lease 25,000 ft² of office space in London’s Silicon Roundabout, marking a big step forward for the UK government's plans to create a global technology hub in east London.

Mayfair booted off the Monopoly board by who?

Michael Fraser — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:40:54 +0000

Mayfair has been top dog on the Monopoly board, the aim of every wannabee property magnate. And our Office Space Rental Guide would concur, consistently placing Mayfair as the most expensive place to rent office space in London. The latest edition of the board game replaces Mayfair with a wealthy usurper: Kensington Palace Gardens. Michael Fraser isn't impressed.

Jobs – The Inevitable Result

Michael Fraser — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:08:33 +0000

Since blogging in November about the strangling effects of employment law on job creation, the government has taken steps to give the employer an extra year before unfair dismissal can be claimed, which will allow business to create more jobs.

Serviced Offices in London at High Speed

Michael Fraser — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:04:07 +0000

Finding London office space doesn't have to be a long drawn out process. Sometimes - particularly when you focus on serviced offices - it can be quick and easy...if you get the right advice!

Dump Employment Laws and Create Jobs

Michael Fraser — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:35:16 +0000

Small businesses will have difficulty playing a full role in the economic recovery, because employment legislation inhibits job creation in the private sector. Government economic policy is dependent upon job creation in the private sector to take up the slack created by public spending cuts. If the small business cannot contribute, where will these private [...]

Don’t dump them! – Refurbish and reuse your existing office chairs.

Michael Fraser — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:16:39 +0000

Your office chair is taken for granted until it goes ping, boing, creak, the fabric rips, or the arm falls off. If you’re really unlucky the seat drops a few feet and makes your eyes water. What do you do? Michael Fraser has some advice

London to have 'Silicon Valley' innovation location

Michael Fraser — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:51:08 +0000

High-tech companies are increasingly relocating to office premises in East London, prompting some to dub the area ‘London’s Silicon Valley’. In the USA, most high-tech development companies have historically been based in Silicon Valley, California, where they are wall to wall in a large cluster. This has never been the case in the UK, where [...]

London’s transport options will help you choose the right office location

Michael Fraser — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:14:12 +0000

When leasing office space in London, choosing the right location for your premises is absolutely key. A big part of that decision will be determined by the available transport options, whether that’s mainline rail station, tube stations, bus routes, or the brand new Cycle Hire stations. Fortunately, in London there are plenty of options available, [...]

More Companies taking new office space

Michael Fraser — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:58:16 +0000

Signs of life in the London office market during the summer lead me to think that there may be renewed confidence amongst the London business community. It’s August again, and traditionally everything quietens down on the business front, whilst everyone is taking summer holidays. And this is no different in the commercial property business. Generally, [...]

Choosing the right location for your new London office

Michael Fraser — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:34:10 +0000

Location, Location Location! Choosing the right location for your London office space can be a daunting prospect, particularly if your knowledge of the city is skin deep. Sometimes your initial instincts are spot on, but often a more in depth knowledge of what’s available elsewhere will lead to a change of heart. Using a London [...]