Finding the right office space is a major business decision. It shapes how your people work each day. It also influences culture, productivity, and how your brand is perceived. So, before you commit to design or fit out, you need to secure a space that truly fits your business.
However, searching for an office is rarely straightforward. Many organisations are changing at the same time as they are looking to move. For example, you may be growing quickly. You may also be moving to new ways of working. In addition, you might want a location that helps you attract and retain talent. That is why we created our Find service. We help you identify the right office space, based on your needs and your long term objectives.
Start with clarity on why you are moving
A successful office search starts with a clear reason for change. When you understand the “why”, your search becomes faster and more focused. As a result, you avoid viewing spaces that will never work in practice.
Common drivers we see include:
- Rapid expansion and changes in headcount
- New working styles, including hybrid patterns
- A need to attract and retain talent
- A desire to improve the employee experience
Once we understand your drivers, we can guide you towards options that support your goals, not just your short term needs.
The key considerations when choosing office space
1) Size: plan for working style, not just headcount
Office size is not only about the number of employees you have today. It is also about how people use the workplace. For that reason, we look at:
- Your working style now, and how it may evolve
- Growth plans and recruitment projections
- The balance between desks, meeting spaces, and collaboration areas
To support this, we evaluate your current workspace and how it is being used. We also review utilisation, so your future office is based on evidence, not guesswork. Then, we recommend what you need next. This helps you avoid paying for space you do not use. It also helps you avoid choosing a space that limits performance.
2) Building: look beyond the floorplan
The building itself shapes daily experience. So, we encourage you to look beyond the suite and review the wider environment. We consider building characteristics that support:
- Sustainability goals
- Scalability for future change
- Employee amenities that support wellbeing
If the building aligns with your goals and values, the workplace will be easier to improve. Additionally, it can help reduce long term operational challenges. A good building makes your future fit out more effective.
3) Budget: balance cost with accessibility and value
Budget is always a key factor. Yet, cost does not sit in isolation. For instance, suburban locations can be cheaper. However, city centre offices can offer better accessibility and stronger amenities. So, the real goal is to balance cost with value.
When we support office searches, we help you review:
- Location trade offs that affect commute and accessibility
- The long term value of nearby amenities
- How the overall workplace experience supports your people
This way, you can avoid choosing a space that looks cost effective on paper but causes problems for staff and performance.
Make the search structured, not reactive
Many businesses take a reactive approach. They browse listings, book viewings, and then try to make the space work later. That can lead to compromise, delays, or unexpected costs. Instead, we recommend a structured process that reduces risk.
Our approach starts with understanding your business and listening to your employees. Next, we evaluate your current office space and utilisation. Then, we provide clear recommendations based on your future workplace needs. Importantly, we also collaborate with commercial property agents to identify suitable options. Finally, we can support you through the lease or purchase process.
Because of this, you can spend less time on unsuitable viewings. You also move forward with clearer decisions, which helps the next stage run smoothly.
How our workplace consultancy helps you find the right office
Choosing office space should not be separate from workplace strategy. It should support how your team works and where your business is heading. That is why we position office search as a strategic service.
With our Find service, we help you:
- Understand what your business needs from a workplace
- Evaluate your current space and how it is used
- Align the office choice with long term goals
- Work alongside agents to shortlist suitable options
- Support the lease or purchase process
This creates a stronger foundation for design and delivery. Once the right space is secured, office design decisions become clearer. Fit out delivery becomes more efficient too.
A practical checklist before you commit
Before you sign anything, it helps to sense check the essentials:
- Does the size support your working style and growth plans?
- Does the building offer the right amenities and sustainability features?
- Does the location support your people and your access needs?
- Does the budget reflect long term value, not just rent level?
- Do you have support in place for lease or purchase decisions?
If you can answer yes, you are in a strong position. If not, we can help you review options and improve your shortlist.
Choose office space that supports your next chapter
Finding the right office space is a crucial first step. It sets the direction for everything that follows. Therefore, treat it as part of your workplace strategy, not a separate task.
If you are planning a move, our Find service can help you make confident decisions from the start. We will guide you from defining requirements, through agent collaboration and shortlisting, to support with lease or purchase. Then, when you are ready, we can help you take the next step into design and delivery.
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