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London Office Costs - Overview

  1. How Much Are Office Rents In London?
  2. What Are Recurring Costs Involved In Renting A London Office?
  3. What Are One Off Costs Involved In Renting A London Office?
  4. What Are Business Rates?
  5. Is VAT Paid On Rent?
  6. What If I Have An Existing Office?
1. How Much Are Office Rents In London?
These vary widely dependant on location and type
More info: rental guide
2. What Are Recurring Costs Involved In Renting A London Office?
The main property costs are rent, rates and service charge
More info: budget figures
3. What Are One Off Costs Involved In Renting A London Office?
Fit out costs
I.T. and data expenditure
Removal costs
Legal costs
Stamp duty
Surveyors fees
…and other services engaged
4. What Are Business Rates?
They are a property tax charged to the occupier by the local authority
The cost can vary very widely; they can cost as much as £20 per sq ft a year
More info: Business Rates
5. Is VAT Paid On Rent?
Generally yes
Most buildings are now VAT registered, so VAT is payable
Some VAT free buildings can be sourced for those groups that cannot reclaim VAT, e.g. banks etc...but it’s difficult
6. What If I Have An Existing Office?
The trick is to minimize any duplication of cost
For more information on disposal of space, please contact us