How to Find an Office: Your Step-by-Step Guide
The full process, broken down, so you can find the office space of your (and your team's) dreams.
Written by Laura Beales
Co-Founder, Tally Workspace
Laura Beales is the Co-Founder of Tally Workspace, bringing a unique blend of financial expertise and real estate knowledge to the office space industry. A qualified Chartered Accountant, Laura began her career in finance but transitioned into commercial property after experiencing first-hand the inefficiencies and lack of transparency in the market from a customer perspective.
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Tally Workspace
From first office to scale-up headquarters, we have been there.
Secured a 14,000 sq ft CAT A leased HQ at White City Place
Introduced to 3 specialist fit-out partners, including Thirdway
Full market review spanning White City, Hammersmith & Soho
"Much like Butternut Box's brand, the project intent has been to pair a deeply human playfulness with elevated, premium design. Together we've crafted a joyful space which can bring out the best in all users, whether they be two or four legged."
Creative Director at Thirdway
£11,700 saved through negotiation
10+ shortlisted options delivered within hours
Office signed within 2 weeks of first contact
"Tally helped us find our new office at lightning speed. Jules, Laura, and the team are the best at what they do. We wanted a rooftop, natural light, a central location, and a good deal. They got us 10+ solid options within 48hrs and scheduled all the viewings. We found our new space within 2 weeks."
CRO at Cryptio
Full market review across serviced, managed and leased office options
Custom layout designed by a workspace specialist - at no extra cost
Secured a self-contained 1,850 sq ft space in Leicester Square
"Tally Workspace exhausted the market and found us just what we were looking for within weeks. They were a breath of fresh air, extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and even assisted with design and fit-out. Very proactive at every stage, like an extension of our own team."
Ed Glover, CEO of FIXR
Secured a 2,000 sq ft self-contained HQ in Shoreditch
Workspace designer sourced and managed as part of the service
Used Tally Workspace on-demand between offices
"Tally Workspace has been an incredible help for Sifted. From understanding the office/remote first landscape to finding the right office for all of our requirements."
Chief of Staff at Sifted
Negotiated a 43% discount on the list price
Shortlisted options across Marylebone, Victoria, Waterloo & Holborn
Secured a 60-desk office with internal meeting rooms in TCR
"You made this whole project smooth and actually enjoyable. You're well connected, which opened up options we wouldn't have found ourselves. I'm confident we would have missed this fantastic opportunity without your help, and you secured us a much better price than we could have achieved directly."
Group Head of HR at 365 Finance
How Tally Workspace works
Tell us what you need
Team size, budget, location, and deal breakers. We'll ask about the things most people forget too.
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We handle the search
We search our proprietary database then call landlords directly about unlisted spaces. Often back to you within a day.
We handle the detail
Contracts are where most searches fall apart. We review everything and negotiate before you sign.
You move in confident
Best space, best terms, timeline that fits your growth. You know exactly what you're signing.
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