Choosing a workspace

Can we rent an office directly from the landlord or operator?

Asked by the spacebly teamspacebly team· 4 Nov 2026

Some teams want to deal with the building directly. This explains how it works.

1 answer

1. spacebly teamspacebly team4 Nov 2026

   Yes. The rent direct guide on spacebly (October 2026) says you don't need an agent to rent an office in the UK.

   Serviced and flexible operators take enquiries direct through their own websites, by phone and through spacebly. Ask for the monthly price, what's included, the minimum term and the notice period.

   On a conventional lease you can deal with the landlord or its letting agent without hiring your own. The agent works for the landlord, so get your own advice on the lease terms. In England and Wales, RICS members must recommend that a tenant without an adviser gets professional advice.

   On spacebly you search listed buildings with prices and enquire with the operator directly. It's free for businesses.

   Read the guide: https://spacebly.com/rent-office-direct-from-landlord