Human needs have always been changing with the landscape and growth of the businesses. What initially was enough no more satisfied the parameters. Considering this fact, we tried to come up with something more and better, this is somewhere because of the competition in the market.
From conventional spaces to coworking spaces to managed spaces to serviced spaces, the commercial real estate industry came very far from how it started. Generations have witnessed this conversion based on the requirements and approach of the generation then. But while finalising any space for future use one has to go through a list of factors, we have made it simpler.
This blog is dedicated to a specific type, serviced offices. Let us learn what are they? And how to finalise the perfect serviced space that suits your pocket and business needs.
Introduction to serviced offices
Serviced offices are simply office spaces that are ready-to-use. Ready-to-use in the sense that they have all the facilities and requirements catered which is managed by the facility manager also called as operator.
These spaces are budget friendly, highly equipped and come with short term leases.
The facilities with serviced spaces includes:
- Air conditioners
- Water purifiers
- Cleaning and maintenance
- High-speed internet access
- Modern-furniture
- Meeting zones, pantry, seatouts
- 24 hour access to the building
- Security and parking
Benefits of opting a serviced space:
Compared to conventions ones, serviced spaces have a lot to offer:
- They are “ready-to-move-in” spaces.
- Mostly serviced spaces are the most budget-friendly ones
- They have short term leases, this make it feasible to relocate
- Access to amenities
- Hassel and tension free experience
What must be taken care of, before you choose “the one”?
- Starting with the location, it is the most important thing when you choose an office space. Understanding that you stand in the market is important, you have to choose a location that gives you an easy access to public transport and market area.
- Budget. First things first if you are not planning as per your budget, you are not planning for a longer term to be very honest. Budget should be taken into account and definitely aid the decision of finalising a space.
- What list of amenities the respective space caters you is something to discuss. Consider asking them for the list of facilities that are being provided and check whether it fits in your list or requirements or not.
Security and accessibility, probably these are the most underrated factors but this must be considered among the top most requirement list.
Conclusion:
It is good to take a moment to actually discuss what is important and what is not. Conventional office spaces have been a good friend for a long time which is eventually getting replaced with other spaces, which includes serviced spaces.
These spaces really influence your business and in a good way, considering that you are choosing the right place. Thus, when you choose a space choose what is better suited and comfortable for you with respect to the factors mentioned above.
Happy hunting, we wish you find a good space! And if there’s something you can’t find Brantford is here to help. Connect with us!
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