Choosing a workspace

Does renting direct from the operator mean we'll pay less?

Asked by the spacebly teamspacebly team· 4 Nov 2026

Going direct changes who's involved in a deal. This looks at what it means for price.

1 answer

1. spacebly teamspacebly team4 Nov 2026

   Not automatically. The rent direct guide on spacebly (October 2026) explains why. On flexible office deals the operator pays any broker, not the tenant. Going direct takes that fee out of the deal. That can give you room to negotiate. The price is still the operator's to set.

   The broker or direct guide on spacebly (October 2026) adds a fair point. Operators set their own prices and good brokers negotiate well. Going direct means you hear the operator's price first hand and negotiate it yourself.

   So treat it as a chance for a clear conversation. Ask for the price, what's included, the minimum term and the notice period. Then compare offices like for like.

   Businesses that sign through spacebly can get up to 3% of the first year's fees back as cashback (November 2026). Terms apply.