A decision-support page for companies evaluating serviced offices for their own use — written for end users who need an office or influence the rental decision.

Independent, occupier-led guidance — focused on clarity, risk, and fit.

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Why Office Decisions Are Harder Today

Office space is no longer a simple operational choice. For many organisations, it directly affects cost discipline, flexibility, client perception, and the ability to scale.

Serviced offices can be a strong solution — but only when the decision matches business reality. This page helps you think through the decision responsibly, before committing to terms.

Corporate office decision-making context
Office decisions increasingly involve multiple stakeholders, cost considerations, and long-term risk trade-offs — particularly when flexibility and timing matter.

How to Think About a Serviced Office Decision

When a Serviced Office Makes Sense

  • Market entry or interim phase (6–24 months)
  • Headcount uncertainty / scaling teams
  • Project-based teams or satellite offices
  • Need for speed without capital expenditure

When It May Not Be the Best Fit

  • Stable long-term occupancy with tight cost targets
  • Strong branding / compliance requirements
  • Large teams where unit cost becomes significant
  • When exit flexibility is critical but unclear in terms
Office decisions are business decisions — cost, risk, flexibility, and governance all need to be weighed.

Key Considerations End Users Often Miss

Exit Terms

Notice periods, break clauses, and what “flexible” actually means in writing.

Total Cost

Beyond headline rent: deposits, meeting rooms, add-ons, and escalation.

Renewal Risk

Pricing power, availability, and the cost of being forced to move.

Operator Differences

Service level, building quality, and operational reliability vary widely.

Client Perception

Front-of-house, meeting experience, and location optics affect credibility.

Governance

Internal approvals, contract review, and accountability before signing.

How We Support Corporate Occupiers

1

Clarify Requirements

Team size, usage pattern, term, location logic, and must-have constraints.

2

Compare Options Objectively

Like-for-like comparison across operators, buildings, and deal structures.

3

Highlight Trade-offs

Cost structure, flexibility, risk exposure, and suitability for your situation.

4

Support Evaluation

Viewing strategy, decision memo support, and negotiation guidance if required.

Our role is to help occupiers make informed decisions based on business context, risk tolerance, and timing — not to push a particular operator.