Haven't decided whether to move yet?
Check whether staying, changing your space or moving makes most sense before you spend time on viewings.
Take the free 5-minute assessmentSpace and layout
- Is the net internal area confirmed, and does it fit our peak attendance?
- Can the floor take the meeting rooms, focus space and collaboration areas we need?
- How much natural light is there, and where are the columns and cores?
- Is there room to grow — or to sub-let part of the space if we shrink?
- Is the space offered fitted (Cat A or Cat B) or a shell?
Building and services
- What is the EPC rating, and are upgrades planned?
- How old are the heating, cooling and ventilation systems?
- Is the building fully accessible, including entrances, lifts and toilets?
- What are lift capacity and waiting times at peak?
- Are there showers, cycle storage and lockers?
- What is the mobile signal and fibre connectivity like?
Costs beyond the rent
- What is the service charge, and what has it been over the last three years?
- What are the estimated business rates?
- What incentives are on offer — rent-free period, fit-out contribution?
- What will fit-out and furniture cost to make it work for us?
- What dilapidations will we owe on our current office if we leave?
- What agent, legal and moving costs should we budget for?
Lease terms
- What length of lease, and are there break options?
- Is the lease inside or outside the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954?
- When are rent reviews, and on what basis?
- What are the repairing obligations and reinstatement requirements?
- Can we assign or sub-let?
- When could we realistically get access to fit out?
Team and location
- How do commute times change for our people?
- Is it easy for clients to reach us?
- What amenities — food, gyms, green space — are nearby?
- Does the building and area reflect our brand?
- Would this move help us recruit and keep people?
- Could renewing or reconfiguring our current office give us the same benefits?
- Have we got 12 months or more to search, negotiate and fit out properly?
Also useful: office space calculator, fit-out costs, relocation guide and office space to rent in London.
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