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When might a broker be a better fit for our office search?

Asked by the spacebly teamspacebly team· 4 Nov 2026

Searching yourself suits many teams but not every requirement. Here's when a broker can make sense.

1 answer

1. spacebly teamspacebly team4 Nov 2026

   A broker can save you time on some searches. Our comparison page suggests one where your requirement is large or complex. The same goes for a search across several cities. It also makes sense if you'd simply rather someone else ran the process.

   Brokers are usually free to tenants. The operator or landlord normally pays them when a deal completes. On flexible office deals that's typically about 10% of the first year's fee (as of Oct 2026). Ask any broker how they're paid before you start.

   Searching yourself suits teams that want to see prices and speak to operators directly at their own pace. On spacebly you can compare buildings and enquire with each operator in one place.

   You don't need an agent to take a flexible office. Operators take enquiries direct.

   Comparison: https://spacebly.com/vs-broker