For occupiers
Should your business stay, change or go?
If you are responsible for your office — as an MD, finance director, HR lead or head of operations — the decision touches cost, people and timing all at once. Stay-V-Go gives you a free, structured starting point in around five minutes.
Space
Hybrid working has changed how much space teams need. The space forecast shows an indicative requirement now and in two to three years, based on your headcount, growth and attendance.
Cost
Staying and improving what you have is usually the lowest cost; refurbishment sits in the middle; relocation with a design and build fit out is typically highest once moving, legal and dilapidations costs are included.
Timing
Start 18 to 24 months before a break or expiry. Refurbishment commonly takes three to six months; a relocation often takes twelve months or more end to end.
Common questions
How do we decide whether to relocate or refurbish our office?
Compare how well your current space could meet your needs after reconfiguration or refurbishment against the cost, disruption and timeline of moving. Lease position and budget often decide it.
How much office space do we need?
A typical UK benchmark is around 100 sq ft per desk, reduced by desk sharing for hybrid teams. The free space calculator gives an indicative figure.
Who should be involved in the decision?
Usually finance, HR, operations and leadership, with professional advice on the workplace, lease and fit out before anything is committed.
Stay, change or go — find out in five minutes
The free assessment gives an indicative brief, a space forecast and live UK and London market considerations. Professional advice is available.
General guidance only — not architectural, property, legal or financial advice.