Opening a London Office: A Guide for US Companies (2026)
What a US company pays for a London office in pounds and dollars (median £475, about $630 per desk a month), the contracts, timing, VAT and entity questions, step by step.
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Opening a London Office: A Guide for US Companies (2026) Opening a London Office: A Guide for US Companies (2026)
Do You Need an Office Broker in London? Who Pays Do You Need an Office Broker in London? Who Pays
Do You Need an Office Broker in London? Who Pays
For serviced and managed offices in London the operator pays the broker, not you; for leases it depends. Who pays whom, when a broker helps, and what to ask before using one.
Managed vs Serviced Offices in London for Teams of 20+ Managed vs Serviced Offices in London for Teams of 20+
Managed vs Serviced Offices in London for Teams of 20+
Managed or serviced office for a London team of 20 to 150? Contracts, timing, fit-out, cost per desk and per sq ft, with November 2026 serviced prices and 2026 market data.
The Future of Work
The Complete Guide to Flexible Office Space: Why Growing Companies Are Skipping Traditional Leases The Complete Guide to Flexible Office Space: Why Growing Companies Are Skipping Traditional Leases
The Complete Guide to Flexible Office Space: Why Growing Companies Are Skipping Traditional Leases
What flexible, turnkey, and serviced office space is, the five problems it solves for growing companies, what it costs in 2026, and when a traditional lease still wins.
Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2025: Shaping the Future of the Market Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2025: Shaping the Future of the Market
Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2025: Shaping the Future of the Market
<p>The real estate market is in constant flux, adapting to technological advancements, economic shifts, and evolving consumer preferences. As we look ahead to 2025, several significant trends are poised to... Read More
5 Top Tech Solutions For Hybrid Companies 5 Top Tech Solutions For Hybrid Companies
5 Top Tech Solutions For Hybrid Companies
With over 50% of US workers working remotely at least once a week and tech solutions catching up quickly to meet the new challenges faced by modern businesses, hybrid workplaces... Read More
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5 Top Tech Solutions For Hybrid Companies 5 Top Tech Solutions For Hybrid Companies
5 Top Tech Solutions For Hybrid Companies
With over 50% of US workers working remotely at least once a week and tech solutions catching up quickly to meet the new challenges faced by modern businesses, hybrid workplaces... Read More
The Ultimate Office Cleaning & Maintenance Checklist The Ultimate Office Cleaning & Maintenance Checklist
The Ultimate Office Cleaning & Maintenance Checklist
In the corporate world, appearance plays a significant role in how current and potential customers perceive your business. Appearance is not only about how your employees dress but also how... Read More
Open Office Layouts: Pros, Cons, and Helpful Office Floor Plan Tips Open Office Layouts: Pros, Cons, and Helpful Office Floor Plan Tips
Open Office Layouts: Pros, Cons, and Helpful Office Floor Plan Tips
The hallmark of the modern office has been the open office layout. This layout has been common in some work environments – such as newsrooms – for many decades, but... Read More
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How and Why to Sublease Your Office Space How and Why to Sublease Your Office Space
How and Why to Sublease Your Office Space
If you’re renting office space but not using all of it for your business, why let it go to waste? Much like apartment renters use Airbnb to rent out their... Read More
10 surprising questions to ask before leasing a new office space 10 surprising questions to ask before leasing a new office space
10 surprising questions to ask before leasing a new office space
When looking for a new workplace, companies tend to focus on the actual office space. But anyone who has endured an endless morning elevator wait knows that the building itself... Read More
SquareFoot Dictionary SquareFoot Dictionary
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Office Space: Usable Square Feet: Measurement of the commercial space that a tenant has exclusive use of Carpetable square footage: Usable square footage minus any areas that are devoted to... Read More
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Opening a London Office: A Guide for US Companies (2026) Opening a London Office: A Guide for US Companies (2026)
Opening a London Office: A Guide for US Companies (2026)
What a US company pays for a London office in pounds and dollars (median £475, about $630 per desk a month), the contracts, timing, VAT and entity questions, step by step.
Do You Need an Office Broker in London? Who Pays Do You Need an Office Broker in London? Who Pays
Do You Need an Office Broker in London? Who Pays
For serviced and managed offices in London the operator pays the broker, not you; for leases it depends. Who pays whom, when a broker helps, and what to ask before using one.
Managed vs Serviced Offices in London for Teams of 20+ Managed vs Serviced Offices in London for Teams of 20+
Managed vs Serviced Offices in London for Teams of 20+
Managed or serviced office for a London team of 20 to 150? Contracts, timing, fit-out, cost per desk and per sq ft, with November 2026 serviced prices and 2026 market data.
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Materialize Case Study Materialize Case Study
Materialize Case Study
When we connected with NYC-based B2B SaaS company Materialize, they had just raised a round of capital and were looking for a space to accommodate their next stage of growth.... Read More
Ollie Case Study Ollie Case Study
Ollie Case Study
With the lease on their Chelsea office ending soon, Ollie had to find a new situation. They were seeking upgrades, such as more meeting space, and open to considering a... Read More
Data Center Case Study Data Center Case Study
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When a high-end gaming software company came to us with a somewhat unusual request, we were ready for the challenge. However, navigating their office space search during a global pandemic... Read More
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Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2025: Shaping the Future of the Market
<p>The real estate market is in constant flux, adapting to technological advancements, economic shifts, and evolving consumer preferences. As we look ahead to 2025, several significant trends are poised to... Read More
Savills Veteran Steve Walbridge Joins SquareFoot Savills Veteran Steve Walbridge Joins SquareFoot
Savills Veteran Steve Walbridge Joins SquareFoot
I’m happy to share that Steve Walbridge, a longtime colleague of mine, has become a full-time member of the SquareFoot team. Steve’s joining is a testament to both the power... Read More
Introducing Peter Cento, Managing Director Introducing Peter Cento, Managing Director
Introducing Peter Cento, Managing Director
We’re thrilled to announce that Peter Cento has joined SquareFoot as the company’s first Consulting Group hire. A seasoned commercial real estate advisor, Peter’s previous experience includes brokerage services at... Read More