There are so many things to remember when moving into new offices in London. This list isn’t all-inclusive, but will be very helpful to you for starters.
Checklists are an proving to be an ongoing theme here, we cannot emphasise enough how important it is to use them to be efficient with your search.
1. Building survey
Is one needed?
2. Survey of mechanical and electrical equipment
Is one needed?
3. IT and Telecoms
Who will provide and install this?
4. Datafeeds
Are they readily available?
5. Do you need satellite dishes?
6. Do you need more than one data supplier?
7. Furniture
Do you have this?
Can you source more?
8. Rating
Contact the rating authority to check the assessment?
Do you need to appeal against it?
9. Insurance
Contact your brokers to make the necessary arrangements
10. Space planning and fit out
Most people use specialist companies to provide the solution.
Have you selected one?
11. If you want to do anything to the building or the space, you need to get the landlords consent.
12. Stationary and Corporate branding
Change your stationary
This could be a good opportunity to improve your corporate branding
13. Contact with Managing Agent
Introduce yourself and check the management regime.
What is the mechanism for paying your rent and service charge?
Are the security arrangements going to be adequate for you?
14. Utilities
Any direct suppliers?
If so, you need to contact them.
About Michael Fraser
Michael - founding partner of Find a London Office - started in the London property market in 1970. Michael has developed extensive knowledge of the locations, the owners, the rental values, and - most importantly - has developed very solid contacts with the other agents working in the hub of the conventional office market, giving him a considerable advantage both sourcing office space, and negotiating the best possible terms for the tenant. Read more about Michael Fraser.
