Below are a number of key issues to help you and those involved in the decision process to come to the right conclusion when choosing the UK office space must suitable to your company needs:
Features: Best features of current space. Worst features of current space and most important features.
Accessibility: Mainly freeway and public transportation.
Timing: Date of occupancy and timeline for process.
Layout: Think about offices vs open work areas.
Location: Geographical location access.
Employees: Size in relation to number of staff. Work areas, windows and special needs.
Budget: Detailed costs involved.
Lease Options: Expansion, extension, termination, contraction. First right of refusal on adjoining office space.
Reception: Separate to main office and security issues on entering and leaving building.
Work area: Types, sizes, equipment, electrical needs.
Amenities: Staff room for lunch. Rest room.
Parking: Number of parking spaces for staff and visitors and cost.
Mechanical systems: Elevators. Out of hours operation access.
Feel: General feel and spacious. Efficient lighting.
Identity: Signage and visibility.
Conference Rooms: Seating capacity, image and is it private.
Obviously, there are many other issues to take into consideration when choosing the right premises for your company. One last bit of advice is to always involve professional help.
Author: Tom Frame has written this article for Official Space who are one of the UK’s leading providers of office space with soho office space now being one of their feature areas.
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