Straight answers.

Yes. You pay nothing for our search, viewings or negotiation. Like other office brokers, we are paid a commission by the operator whose office you choose, so our advice costs you nothing.

Sources: Fora, Broker agreement terms

No. We are an independent broker. We do not own or run any buildings. We search the operators across the UK, shortlist the offices that fit your brief and deal with them on your behalf, so you only have to explain your requirements once.

We cover London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Cardiff and Newcastle, and we search anywhere else in the UK too. Send us your brief with the area you need.

Recent published medians sit at around £610 to £650 per desk per month across London, before VAT. Prime West End areas cost far more: Mayfair is close to £1,000 per desk. Your price depends on area, building, term and the number of desks, so we compare like for like across operators.

Sources: Rubberdesk, London Flexible Office Market Report Q4 2025; Tally Workspace, UK Flexible Office Price Index Q2 2026; Rubberdesk, Central London office space price guide (checked October 2026)

Normally rent, business rates, utilities, internet, cleaning, furniture and reception in one monthly fee. Some operators charge separately for meeting rooms, printing, parking or phone lines, so we ask for the full inclusion list before you sign.

Sources: CityFlex, What is a serviced office; Wezoo, How do serviced offices work (Sept 2026)

A serviced office is a furnished private office inside an operator's building, with shared reception, kitchens and meeting rooms. A managed office is a self-contained space the operator fits out and runs for your business alone, with your own entrance and branding, typically on 12 to 36 month terms. Managed space usually costs more per desk.

Sources: CityFlex, What is a serviced office; CBRE, Managed office space guide (Feb 2026); Allwork.Space, Managed offices now cost 40% more than serviced space in London (Feb 2026)

Serviced offices can run from a few months up to two years or more, and managed offices typically run 12 to 36 months. Longer terms usually earn a lower desk rate, which is why we focus on 12, 24 and 36 month agreements. Where an operator allows it, we can also look at a 12 month agreement with a break clause at month 6.

Sources: CityFlex, What is a serviced office; CBRE, Managed office space guide (Feb 2026)

Usually one to two months of the monthly fee. London & Partners advises expecting a two month deposit on signing, though some operators ask for less. It is one of the terms we negotiate.

Sources: London & Partners, Setting up your office in London

A serviced office can often be ready within days because it is already furnished and connected. A managed office usually takes several weeks because it is fitted out for you.

Sources: Wezoo, How do serviced offices work (Sept 2026); CBRE, Managed office space guide (Feb 2026)

In most cases, yes, at the standard rate. HMRC treats serviced office space with services as a standard rated supply, and many buildings are opted to tax. Prices are usually quoted before VAT, so we always show you the figure both ways.

Sources: HMRC, VAT Land and Property manual VATLP06130

Usually not. Most serviced and managed offices are let on a licence to occupy, which is a permission to use the space rather than a legal interest in the property. It is simpler and more flexible than a lease, but read the terms on notice and renewal carefully.

Sources: Osbourne Pinner, Licence to occupy vs lease (June 2025)

Serviced operators typically plan around 50 to 70 sq ft per person for desks, with extra for meeting and breakout space. The British Council for Offices recommends 10 square metres (about 108 sq ft) per person as a design density for general offices. Most hybrid teams size to their busiest day rather than total headcount.

Sources: Hubble, Private office for 10 to 50 people: size and cost guide (Sept 2026); British Council for Offices, 2023 recommendations

Private and managed offices from 2 desks upwards, up to 100 desks and more. We do not handle single desks, coworking memberships or virtual offices.

Yes. Most of our clients take serviced or managed space, but if a conventional lease suits your business better, we can search and negotiate that for you too.

We arrange every viewing for you and book them into as few trips as possible, so you can compare buildings side by side. Afterwards we talk you through the options and negotiate the terms.

Within 24 hours of receiving your brief.

No. We only share your requirement with operators once you have agreed which buildings you want to see.