How much Office Space?

How much office space? This is one of the first questions that comes to mind when a company decides to move office. Maybe one of the reasons you are relocating is because you don’t have enough space for your staff or your flourishing business.  Determining your office space requirements is an important aspect of being able to find the right office space. 

Your new office space will need to suffice your office space needs both now and throughout the term of your office lease, so it is important you think ahead of your potential growth as a company before deciding how much office space you are going to need.

Many companies moving office find the free Office Space Calculator an invaluable tool when it comes to working out their space requirements.  It breaks down the individual components of an office space; workstations, meeting rooms, server rooms, kitchenette, and individual offices and provides you with a basic workspace analysis.  Once you have used the Office Space Calculator, discuss your office space requirements with your Commercial Property Agent who will be able to advise on the best sized office that will fulfil all your requirements.

How much office space per person?

As a general guide, companies should work on allocating 170 – 250 sq. ft. per person.  This also allows for communal areas such as reception area and meeting rooms. 

Accommodating for your Company Growth

If you fail to accommodate enough growth factor in your office space calculations, you may end up paying more money trying to terminate your office lease before it has expired – and it may not even be contractually possible to terminate the lease early.  To avoid this, add an extra 10 – 20 % overall to factor in any future growth over the period of your office lease.

Getting the right balance between finding an office which suits your needs now as well as in the future can only be really achieved through the expert knowledge of a Property Consultant.  Find one in your area now.