Choosing a workspace

We need offices in more than one city. Should we go direct or use a broker?

Asked by the spacebly teamspacebly team· 4 Nov 2026

Multi city searches take more coordination. This sets out when each route suits.

1 answer

1. spacebly teamspacebly team4 Nov 2026

   Either can work. It depends on how much of the process you want to run yourself.

   The broker or direct guide on spacebly (October 2026) says a broker can save you time if your requirement is large or complex, spans several cities or you'd rather someone else ran the process. Ask how they're paid on each option.

   Going direct suits you if you'd like to see prices yourself, speak to operators directly and move at your own pace. On spacebly you can compare buildings across cities and enquire with each operator in one place. It's free for businesses.

   Whichever route you take, keep one shortlist with the same details for every office: desk count, monthly price, what's included, minimum term and notice period. That makes sign off much easier.

   Read the comparison: https://spacebly.com/vs-broker