office space costs

Does your Office Commissionaire Look Good?

by Michael Fraser

They say first impressions count, so when your clients reach your premises, what exactly are they presented with? When initially finding out what a new client really wants in the way of a new office, so many say they must have a commissionaire. Is this for looks or for security? Frankly, some don’t look good [...]

Jun 2 2009

Could Telecommuting Damage the London Commercial Property Market?

In current times there is an undeniable growing trend towards working from home. Cutting overheads on office space by outsourcing to home based freelancers is becoming increasingly commonplace. London commercial property landlords could be forgiven for believing that this trend will persist after the recession but at FindaLondonOffice we think otherwise. Using home based workers [...]

May 29 2009

On the Reported Exodus From London

With increased tax rates and banking on the floor, the press has been full of articles about high profile business leaders leaving London. Cities such as Geneva are competing for high net worth immigrants with a less punative tax regime and fewer regulations. Politicians need to think carefully about potentially shooting themselves in the foot [...]

May 19 2009

When Will the London Office Market Recover? Is There an Ideal Window to Move?

If you have read our post on office costs worth negotiating, you will remember Michael’s mention that now is a better time than ever to get the best deals. It is currently a tenant’s market and at FindaLondonOffice we constantly strive to get better deals for our clients. Stating that the market is currently open [...]

May 14 2009

How Long is a Piece of String? Saving Money on A Fitout

My previous post suggested companies looking for new office space can make substantial savings if they are lucky or shrewd enough to find an office that has already been designed and fitted out. I receieved quite the response on this subject and the majority were similar enquiries: How much can I actually save by doing [...]

May 6 2009

Lower Your Costs by Opting for London Office Space With a Good Fit Out

The office letting market continues to evolve all the time. Recently, there has been a growing trend towards opting for sublet office space. It’s appeal stems from the fact that in-going tenants have the opportunity of acquiring an office with a tenant fit out, meaning that they can potentially get partitions, communication rooms, a kitchen [...]

Apr 24 2009

7 London Office Space Costs To Negotiate

by Michael Fraser

Following on from Ian’s post regarding our method, I would like to elaborate on negotiation. Now is a better time than ever to get good at it (or find someone who is) as the market is open for it. These are some of the main areas that we negotiate: Letting incentives Service charges Dilapidations Reletting [...]

Apr 24 2009

So, What Do You Need To Do To Find London Office Space?

It might seem like a good idea to search for your own office space, but as I mentioned in the post regarding frequently asked questions, the process takes time. Although some people do succeed, there are many details to consider. Many companies seek advice as trying to do it can take an inordinate amount of [...]