What an office really costs.
The headline rent is only part of it. Service charges, business rates, fit-out, dilapidations and the terms of the lease itself decide what an office really costs. These pieces explain each of them, and how occupiers keep them down.
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- 01The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Office SpaceWith the current economic climate, every penny counts, and people want ways to save as much as they can. In this instance, businesses are no different. Office space costs, taxes and staffing expenses, to name a few, can be daunting, so frugal strategies are paramount in these trying times.
- 02Your office rents guide- leasehold and flexibleIn this blog, DeVono provide you with a rents guide for leasehold and flexible offices.
- 03Counting the cost of an office – a deeper dive into service chargesLuke Philpott, Equity Partner at DeVono, takes a deeper look into service charges, including how to understand and manage your service charge arrangements, what costs are involved, and the importance of having full visibility over all office occupancy costs.
- 04Business Rates Revaluation 2026With the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation taking effect from April, occupiers are set to face sharp increases in costs. Double-digit rises across major UK cities, combined with a new five-tier multiplier system and rental values fixed at the 2024 market peak, mean many businesses will see inflated bills and added pressure on their bottom line.
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