1. What is a serviced office?

A serviced office is a fully furnished pay-as-you-use office space that is owned, managed and serviced by an office provider. The monthly rent paid by its members includes access to their private office space as well as use of sharedoffice facilities such as kitchens, meeting rooms, conference rooms, break-out areas, recreational lounges, private phone-booths, hot desks and more! These types of offices are commonly located in central city areas and business districts and, therefore, are easily accessible by public transport. There are lots of different flexible rent options available from 2-100 + workstations.

2. How long are the leases in a serviced office?

The leases for serviced offices range from 6-36 months.

3. How much does it cost to rent a serviced office (in Dublin, Cork, Belfast)?

Each serviced office provider offers different pricing based on different factors such as the contract term, office size, benefits and location. For more specific information on pricing feel free to contact us through our enquiry page or email us at admin@findmyoffice.ie.

4. Why are serviced offices becoming more popular?

More and more businesses are specifically looking for hybrid and flexible commercial property as opposed to conventional long-term leases. New ways of working are emerging and the flexibility and transparency that come with using a serviced office grants businesses the option to scale up or scale down on a monthly basis, unlike traditional long-term leases. A further driver of serviced office popularity is their obvious commercial convenience. The monthly rent that you pay includes all the costs of services that are necessary for normal day-to-day business operations such as wifi, receptionist, electricity, heating, air conditioning, insurance, security as well as cleaning and maintenance - there are no additional costs and you’re always well looked after!

5. What type of businesses use serviced offices?

All types! Different office providers and the offices that they offer will appeal to different types of companies and industries based on their interior design, their size, their features and facilities and also their location. In general, however, there is a large variety of businesses using serviced offices from big multinationals to small start-ups. So, no matter what industry your business functions in, there is guaranteed to be a serviced office that will satisfy your business’s employees, culture and goals.

6. What are the benefits of using a serviced office?

1. There are many benefits of renting a serviced office compared to working-from-home or a long-term lease. Firstly, the short-term lease that comes with using a serviced office offers flexible working solutions for all businesses and it also accommodates hybrid working. Depending on the provider, the contract could be as little as 6 months. If you’re unsure whether this type of office will suit you or just looking for temporary overflow space then it’s a brilliant solution.

2. Many of the serviced office providers offer numerous additional services that enhance your working environment and experience. The offices are fully fitted and supplied with high quality office equipment and facilities with a serviced kitchen. Furthermore, the private office spaces are commonly furnished with high speed internet, CAT 6 data cabling, ergonomic office chairs, lockable desk lockers, automated sit/stand adjustable desks and a fob access security system. The offices also provide its clients with recreational areas, comfortable break-out spaces, shower rooms with complimentary toiletries as well as bike storage - all your work-life needs met in one place!

Serviced offices are also more cost-effective than long-term contracts. You, as the client, will only pay for the office space that you use. The high quality services and facilities that are included in the monthly cost are already pre-installed and equipped, which means the move-in is quick and efficient - giving you more time to focus on your business. Serviced offices are also highly sociable, which could benefit your business in many ways. Working in such a space gives you the opportunity to network and interact with the other small-scale and large-scale businesses that work in the office which could open up corporate windows into new industries and markets. Likewise, many of the serviced office providers host professional and social events as well as extra apres-work activities for their members such as breakfast mornings, workout classes and wellness talks!