Office Rental Rates – Your New Office Rates Are No April Fools!

by Shashi Kapoor 6th November 2009

Following on from our FindaLondonOffice article on business rates, our recommended ratings adviser Peter Barber approached us regarding the big hikes in office rental rates that will take place on April 1st 2010.
April 1st 2010. The day the new Rating Valuation List will come into play.
Many London office occupiers will see a large hike in [...]

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London Office Rent Reviews – Riding the Storm

by Ramsay Mason 2nd October 2009

It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good and certainly the steep decline in rental values of central London offices has provided many businesses with some shelter from the economic storm which has been raging through the economy over the last two years.
So with such a fall in rental values, no need then for [...]

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5 Ways to Save Money on Office Space – London

by Shashi Kapoor 15th September 2009

Throughout the course of the blog, we have covered many ways that can save you money when searching for office space in London. You will see by the end of this post that it’s not all about minimising your outlay (though this plays a part), it’s also about maximising the value of your decision and [...]

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M for Manchester, or M for Mauritius

by Ian Kitchener 3rd September 2009

The London office market will decide…
August is one of my favourite months. People come to the office in less formal attire, and holidays are on the horizon.
There’s space for quality time, some lateral thinking and perhaps a spot of networking. In the property world restaurants like Shampers in Kingly St, have seemed fuller than you would [...]

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Changing Office Requirements

by Ian Kitchener 4th August 2009

Over the years we have helped numerous tenants find their perfect London office space and it has been interesting to note how some of their requirements have changed.
Years ago tenants wanted their own “front door” and self contained buildings over numerous floors let at a premium. Over the last couple of decades, there has been [...]

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London’s Car Parking Facilities May Receive a Facelift

by Shashi Kapoor 28th July 2009

Parking featured in our 8 Most Frequently Asked Questions post. With the stance on outer London parking restrictions under review, the potential for boosting the London office market is being examined. The Outer London Commission has published a report that has found that a more flexible approach to parking policies may help strengthen outer London [...]

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Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals Are an Academic Minefield

by Shashi Kapoor 25th June 2009

Rent reviews and lease renewals are infrequent occurrences but hold considerable importance for both landlords seeking to maximise their income and tenants seeking to lower their overheads.
As a tenant, professional representation is the only way to assure this objective is met. Although a range of firms offer rent review services, the bottom line is that [...]

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