One of our more popular searches is for creative style offices on flexible lease terms in Clerkenwell, Old St and Silicon Roundabout
I have identified an excellent option worth mentioning to readers before it goes to market in a few weeks time.
6–8 Long Lane, by Smithfield Market in London EC1, offers 1,666 ft2 of ground floor office space and 280 ft2 of basement storage. The ground floor has a large open plan area, a reception, meeting rooms and a kitchen.
It is available on a lease until April 2017, but is not coming to market for a short while. The present tenants are moving out at the end of October 2015.
Business Rates Advantage
As we have been stressing for months, demand is outstripping supply across Central London, making office space acquisition very competitive and pushing rents higher. The north City fringes have experienced some of the most significant increases in demand and I see this upward trend continuing for the time being. Due to an ongoing shortage of supply, rent will continue its upward trajectory.
Thankfully business rates in Clerkenwell and Silicon Roundabout – at approximately £10.00 per ft2 payable – remain well below alternative areas. Have a look at our Office Rental Guide for a comparison.
Crossrail is coming
Communications will improve dramatically when Farringdon Crossrail opens in 2018. But even today communications are good: by tube, it only takes 15 – 20 minutes door-to-door to get to Clerkenwell from our office in Great Portland Street .
We can help…
If you are looking for office space in Clerkenwell, please let us know what you are looking for and we will do our very best to help.
6–8 Long Lane, London EC1
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Ian Kitchener
Ian has advised Central London office occupiers for over 20 years - fighting their corner and making sure they get a great office on the best terms. He has a diverse client following, often working with creative companies.
