8 Questions to Ask Before Renting an Office Space

If your business is looking to rent office space, there are many things you need to consider before taking the plunge and moving office.
 
Maybe you’re just about to go ahead with an office space you’ve found or perhaps you’re weighing up your options between office buildings. Either way, we have shared the key questions you need to ask yourself before committing to renting an office space.

What should you ask before renting office space?

Getting your office space right is very important for your business, which is why you need to ensure you make an informed decision before committing to moving into a commercial property.

1. What’s included in the lease?

When looking at the lease agreement, make sure you read it carefully before signing the document.
 
Double check the duration of the agreement, if there are any upfront or hidden costs that you need to pay for, who pays for the maintenance of your office space, etc.
 
Also, when looking at the commercial lease agreement, check what the minimum terms are and how much notice you’d need to give if you decided to move office in the future.
 
Making sure you know exactly what you’re paying for and the terms of your commercial lease is vital when finding an office space for rent.

2. What are the transport links like?

Don’t underestimate the importance of your new office space being well connected to good transport links. The last thing you want is for clients and staff having to use a mix of cars, trains and taxis to get to your office space!
 
Having good transport links is great for future business opportunities too, as being well connected means it’s easier for potential clients to get to you.
 
So, making sure your office is easily accessible should be a key factor when deciding between office buildings to rent or making sure the one you’ve gone for is the right one.

3. How secure is the office space?

The security of office spaces is paramount for businesses, employees and customers.
 
Does the building have a security team? Are there CCTV cameras outside? Is the front of the building well lit? Asking about the security of your future office space should be one of the key questions to ask the company you’re planning on leasing office space from.

4. What is the parking like on-site?

Having enough parking spaces in a commercial space where there is often lots of traffic from visitors and staff, is extremely important. Having just enough parking for your team may sound okay initially, but when clients need to come to the office, it can quickly cause havoc.
 
Therefore, it’s vital to ensure that your chosen office space has plenty of parking.

5. Are there enough toilet facilities?

This may sound like an obvious question, but having enough toilet facilities is essential for any business looking to rent an office space. Don’t underestimate how frustrating it would be to only have one toilet on a floor occupied by other tenants!



You should make sure that the toilets are presentable and well maintained. It wouldn’t be pleasant for your staff or customers to use toilets that aren’t properly looked after.

5. Review the contract and terms of your chosen office space 

6. What is the internet speed?

Internet access is a necessity for modern small businesses. Whilst you may expect the internet to be fast at your new office, that may not always be the case.
 
The last thing you want when you move into your new office space is for the internet to be painfully slow, causing disruption and drops in productivity amongst your team. Make sure your internet speed is quick for the benefit of your business and the team!

7. Does the location of the office reflect your business?

Location, location, location! It’s arguably one of the most important points to consider when looking at office space for rent.

Ask yourself, does the location of this new office space reflect your business and where you want to be? Do you need to be within a city? Or would having an office space in the relaxing countryside be better to improve the mental health of staff?

8. Is there enough space to accommodate business growth?

How much space you think you need from your office now, may be completely different to what your business actually needs in the future.
 
Take a look at your whole potential office space, such as making sure the floor plan is big enough to accommodate more team members. Doing this before you sign the dotted line, will help you to avoid the expense further down the line of moving due to needing more space.
 
Take a look at our guide for how to calculate office space per person to help you get started.

Unsure about whether your office space is right for you?

Perhaps you’re now wondering whether the office space you were planning on renting is right for you.
 
Finding the right office space for your business is hugely important, so take the time to properly evaluate the monthly rental price, additional costs, location and other amenities that the office space you’re planning on renting offers before making a final decision.

Find your ideal office space at Tanshire Business Park

Tanshire Business Park is proud to offer office space to rent near Godalming, in the Surrey countryside.

Why choose Tanshire Business Park? Our Surrey business park has a range of on-site facilities, such as a cafe, fast internet, toilets and showers, security and more.

Choosing the ideal location of a small office space for rent near you is important. That’s why our brilliant rural countryside location that’s just 10 minutes from Guildford station, means that you get the best of both worlds by being close to great transport links, whilst also getting to enjoy the green countryside space.

So if you’re looking for Guildford offices or office space in the Surrey countryside, check our availability today.
 
For more information, get in touch with Jonathan on 07841 397151 or jonathan@tanshiremanagement.co.uk