01·Glasgow · 2026 edition
How much does a Glasgow office actually cost?
Real prices from 4 Glasgow submarkets, the broker fees nobody quotes upfront, and the deals operators only quote when they think you'll walk.
02·TL;DR — the headline numbers
03·Real offices in Glasgow
Live Glasgow offices — closest to centre
Click any building to see suites, photos, pricing and availability.
03·Every submarket, in detail
4 Glasgow submarkets, side by side.
Click any card for the full submarket guide — buildings, transport, who moves here, pros & cons.
George Square / IFSD
Glasgow's International Financial Services District. Banks, asset managers, professional services around George Square.
Merchant City
Restored Victorian commercial buildings, mix of professional services and creative.
Finnieston & West End
Glasgow's fastest-growing creative district. SEC area, BBC Scotland and growing media cluster.
Broomielaw
Waterside Grade A. Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas, JP Morgan all have major offices here.
04·TL;DR table — by submarket
Glasgow pricing at a glance
Glasgow's market splits between the CBD around George Square / St Vincent Street, the Merchant City, and the Finnieston / west-end value belt.
| Submarket | Private office /desk/mo | Grade A lease /sqft/yr | 10-person all-in /office/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Square / IFSD | £325–£525 | £30–£35 | £3,300–£5,400 |
| Merchant City | £265–£425 | £26–£32 | £2,700–£4,400 |
| Finnieston & West End | £215–£365 | £22–£28 | £2,300–£3,800 |
| Broomielaw | £245–£395 | £25–£31 | £2,500–£4,100 |
05·Real broker fees
What you actually pay a broker in Glasgow
Industry-standard 10% of year-one fee — quietly priced into your headline rate.
06·Hidden costs
The line items not in the quote
Service charge
Operating costs added to headline rent — building services, lifts, security, cleaning. Often the second-largest line item on your invoice.
Local property tax / rates
Set by local authority. Add 30–55% of rateable / assessed value depending on jurisdiction — easy to underestimate.
Fit-out (Cat A vs Cat B)
Cat A is shell. To move in you need Cat B — workstations, AV, finishes. Operators bundle this into the serviced rate; lease tenants pay upfront.
Reinstatement / dilapidations
End-of-Contract dilapidations — check with your operator and landlord as to what these will be to reset the space.
Rent reviews
Most multi-year leases include scheduled reviews tied to inflation or open-market rates. Verify the cap before signing.
Broker commission
Industry-standard 10% of year-one fee. Paid by the landlord — but priced into your rate.
Meeting room overages
Most flex deals include 8–20 hours/month. Going over costs £30–£120/hour depending on the building.
Parking, bike storage, end-of-trip
Central parking in most cities is the single biggest sub-line cost after rent. Confirm what's included.
07·Serviced vs lease
By team size, in Glasgow
Real all-in monthly cost. Lease numbers include fit-out amortised over 5 years.
| Team | Space | Serviced | Lease + fit-out | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | 550 sqft | £1,150/office/mo | £1,500/office/mo + £21k | Serviced cheaper |
| 10 people | 1,100 sqft | £2,300/office/mo | £2,800/office/mo + £46k | Break-even month 23 |
| 25 people | 2,750 sqft | £6,100/office/mo | £5,900/office/mo + £115k | Lease wins year 2 |
| 50 people | 5,500 sqft | £12,200/office/mo | £10,800/office/mo + £220k | Lease saves £17k/yr year 2 |
| 100 people | 11,000 sqft | £24,500/office/mo | £20,000/office/mo + £400k | Lease saves £54k/yr year 2 |
08·How it works
How spacebly saves you money in Glasgow
Tell us what you need
Headcount, budget, preferred Glasgow submarkets, lease vs. flex, must-haves. Takes 3 minutes.
We shortlist instantly
Our index covers thousands of buildings. You see real availability and real pricing — no inflated rate cards.
We negotiate for you
Free month, capped rent reviews, break clauses, fit-out contributions. We push every lever, you keep the upside.
You sign, we get paid by the landlord
Zero fee to you. The standard broker commission is handled between us and the operator — never priced on top of your deal.
09·FAQ
Common questions
Is spacebly really free for tenants in Glasgow?+
Yes. Operators pay a 10% success fee or a flat subscription — you pay nothing, and get Cashback by spacebly when you sign.
How is spacebly different from a traditional Glasgow broker?+
Traditional brokers only show you the buildings they have a commercial relationship with. spacebly shows you every option in the market, with direct landlord/operator contact and transparent pricing.
Do you cover serviced offices, managed space and leases?+
All three. Serviced (instant move-in, monthly), managed (your branding, 12–36 months) and conventional leases (3–10 years). We model the total cost of each option side-by-side so you can compare like-for-like.
How long does a typical search take?+
Most clients sign within 2–4 weeks of starting a search. Larger leases (10,000+ sqft) typically take 6–10 weeks because of fit-out planning and legal review.
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