Community questions
Ask about finding and renting flexible workspace. The community and the spacebly team answer.
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What's the difference between a private office and a managed office?
Both give a team its own space. This sets out how they differ on size, set up and contract length.
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Is coworking a good fit for a very small team?
Coworking suits some teams better than others. Here's who it's designed for and how the terms usually work.
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When does it make sense to book a meeting room instead of renting an office?
Some teams just need a room now and then for clients, interviews or workshops. This looks at when that's enough.
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Are meeting rooms included when we rent a flexible office?
Meeting room access varies between buildings. This covers what to ask before you sign.
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How are flexible offices usually priced?
Desk rates, monthly totals and square foot prices can be hard to compare. Here's how each type of space is quoted.
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What do Cat A and Cat B fit out mean for our office search?
These terms come up when comparing a serviced or managed office with a conventional lease.
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How many square feet does each person in our team need?
Space needs drive both the shortlist and the budget. Here's the rule of thumb behind the calculator.
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How many desks does a hybrid team actually need?
If people aren't in every day, a desk each may be more than a team needs. This shows how to size it.
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Which team size band should we search in?
Search results and area pages group offices by size. Here's how the bands line up with the calculator.
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We're a team of 6 to 10. What kind of office should we look at?
At this size, coworking and an office of your own are both options. This covers what to weigh up.
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When should a growing team move from a private office to a managed floor?
Teams that keep hiring reach a point where a suite in a shared building starts to feel tight.
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How do we work out a realistic monthly budget for a flexible office?
A budget helps narrow the shortlist before any viewings. This explains a simple way to build one.
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What does the 'from' price on an office listing actually mean?
Listing prices are a starting point. This explains how they're worked out.
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How do we choose the right area of London for our office?
London has many distinct office areas. This sets out an order for narrowing them down.
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How can we find an office location that works for everyone's commute?
A location that suits the founders may not suit the rest of the team. This shows a fairer way to choose.
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Which London areas suit tech and creative teams?
Tech and creative businesses tend to look at a handful of areas. Here's how spacebly describes them.
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Which London areas suit finance and professional services firms?
Finance, legal and advisory firms often want to be near clients. Here's how the main areas are described.
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Our team travels a lot. Where in London should we look?
Teams with frequent flights or train trips may want to be near a big rail link.
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Which UK cities outside London can we search for flexible workspace?
Some teams want a base outside London or a second office in another city.
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We need offices in more than one city. Should we go direct or use a broker?
Multi city searches take more coordination. This sets out when each route suits.
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