Community questions
Ask about finding and renting flexible workspace. The community and the spacebly team answer.
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What are dilapidations and why do they matter when we leave?
The cost of leaving a space can be overlooked at the start. This explains what to ask.
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What should we check is included in a flexible office price?
Two offices at a similar price can include quite different things. This is a checklist.
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Which costs should we budget for beyond the monthly desk price?
A desk price is the headline. This covers the other costs worth asking about early.
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What amenities should we look for if we want people to use the office?
An office that people choose to come into needs more than desks. This covers what to look for.
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How long does it take to move into a flexible office?
Move dates drive notice periods and hiring plans. This covers typical lead times.
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How should we plan the timeline for an office move?
Office moves have a lot of moving parts. This is a simple order to work through.
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How can we fit several office viewings into one day?
Seeing offices back to back makes them easier to compare. Here's how to set it up.
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What should we look at and ask on an office viewing?
A viewing is a good chance to test a shortlist. This is a checklist to take along.
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How do we get sign off on a shortlist from finance and leadership?
Decision makers rarely join every viewing. This covers how to share options clearly.
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What can we do if the office we like has no space right now?
Popular buildings fill up. This explains how to hear when a suite becomes free.
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Can operators come to us with offers instead of us contacting each building?
Contacting buildings one by one takes time. This explains how to send one brief instead.
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How do offers and negotiation work once an operator replies?
Proposals, offers and deals can sound alike. This explains each step.
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Who do we sign the contract with if we find our office on spacebly?
It helps to know who's on the other side of the agreement before you start.
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As a founder, what should I prioritise when choosing our first office?
Early teams change fast. This covers what matters most for a first office.
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What should an HR director look for when choosing an office?
For HR, the office is about people as much as cost. This covers what to weigh up.
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How can we involve the wider team in choosing a new office?
People are more likely to use a space they helped pick. This covers simple ways to include them.
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What should an operations manager track during an office search?
Ops teams usually carry the detail of a move. This is a simple tracker to work from.
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Can we rent an office directly from the landlord or operator?
Some teams want to deal with the building directly. This explains how it works.
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Does renting direct from the operator mean we'll pay less?
Going direct changes who's involved in a deal. This looks at what it means for price.
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Who does the letting agent act for on a conventional lease?
Many lease buildings are marketed by an agent. It helps to know whose side they're on.
Answered by the spacebly team Choosing a workspace 1 answer Asked by the spacebly team · 4 Nov 2026