Find me cheap serviced office space in the UK

Guide to finding the right cheap serviced office

If you're looking for value, serviced offices can sometimes look a little out of your depth. Like anything, cheap serviced office space is a relative term – if you want a bargain, you're going to have to look deep into what you're getting and consider a few sacrifices.

The good news is that there are now a good number of cheap serviced office options, particularly in areas such as London, Birmingham and Manchester where there is a lot of competition between office management firms.

Cheap serviced offices: the key features

There are certain things we've come to expect from serviced offices, the key areas being furniture, reception area, utilities and IT support, building maintenance and a postal address and service. While these should still be available in the majority of cheap serviced offices to let, you may find that the discount rate could equal certain compromises.

You will need to take a good look at your business and decide where acceptable cheap serviced offices can make acceptable cuts. For example, if you're not going to be entertaining clients, do you really need the highest level of décor – or even a reception area or meeting room?

While utilities (gas, electricity, water etc) and building maintenance are a given, but post and IT support services you may also feel you can do without to find an inexpensive serviced office space option.

Spread your search to find a cheap serviced office

When you're specifically looking for cheap serviced offices to rent, you should also consider spreading the geographical net a little. If you're looking in the business hub of a key city, bargains are going to be hard to come by. But if you reach into the less fashionable districts, you can find some real gems.

Local knowledge can be key here. If you can, try and dig around a little bit. Today's uncool postcode can be one good development grant away from an upturn so it can really pay to do your homework.

It is also worth looking into travel costs to a nearby town or village, as a small financial outlay for travel could result in some much bigger savings on cheap serviced office rental costs. If you've got several employees you will of course need to consider the work-life balance issues – will your valued staff be willing to spend longer travelling to work?

Cheap serviced office alternatives: shared offices

If you're really struggling to find cheap serviced office rental in your price range, it's well worth considering the shared office alternative – something Office Genie specialises in.

Instead of a purpose built serviced office building, run by a management company, you'll instead be moving into part of an office leased by another company that has found itself with some desk space to spare.

This option will tick the majority of the boxes you'll have looked for in a cheap serviced office – utilities, furniture, maintenance, meeting room etc. You may even find post and reception duties are in there too. You'll be surprised at some of the amazing office space you can find by looking into the shared option.

How cheap serviced offices work

While you're hunting for that cheap serviced office, it's worth remembering some of the benefits you're paying for.

First, once you've signed up, the office should be available almost immediately. You'll be able to hunt around from everything from executive suits to more mundane surroundings, and then pay by the desk so you don't end up with space you don't need.

The major advantage here is that you can usually expand and contract as your business needs dictate. On top of that, if you need to move, you will be paying by the month instead of tying yourself into a long and cumbersome leasing contract.

If a cheap serviced office isn't quite as cheap as you'd hoped, its worth reminding yourself of these things – alongside the fact you'll be paying just that one simple monthly bill instead of flailing around in a sea of accounts and invoices. It could even save you a member of staff!

What to do next

All that's left to do now is either call the number, or send them an email, via their Office Genie advert. This should put you in touch directly with the office management – you'll be in your new offices in no time.

If you're still struggling to find the right cheap serviced office, why not give us a call on the number at the top of this page? We'll have a look for you and give you some additional help and advice.