Negotiate the best deal as office rental prices set to increase

Since the first quarter of 2009 office rental rates across Europe have been as much as 16% lower than prices seen during the high of 2008. However, according to leading experts, the UK market has reached the end of its decline phase and an improving and stronger office market suggests that rental prices are set to increase in 2010.

This is further substantiated by the release of the Valuation Office’s 2010 business rates revaluation which shows an overall increase in business rates for office properties which become effective this April.

 Jeremy Carr-Smith, founder of HelpMovingOffice.co.uk, the online resource for companies moving office, comments:  “The encouraging signs of economic recovery coupled with the imminent increase in business rates will push corporate property strategy further up the agenda. Businesses should take advantage of the lower rental prices to secure new office space or renegotiate leases.

“Companies remain focused on keeping costs down and extracting value from every strategic decision. Corporate strategy is central to such decisions and there is a window of opportunity before the anticipated office rental growth this year.”

When it comes to finding the right office space and negotiating the best deal a good Property Agent will make sure that critical mistakes are avoided and money is saved over the full term of the lease.

Help Moving Office is an independent online resource that guides companies through the office relocation process. As well as providing a range of comprehensive free moving office guides and tools (from office relocation timelines and checklists to budget and office space calculators)

www.helpmovingoffice.co.uk also connects businesses with approved moving office professionals to work with for the key stages of the office move. The combination ensures that office relocations happen on time, to budget and with the minimum hassle and disruption to the business.