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Serviced Offices

Serviced Offices in London offering a mix of communal and private space.

If you’re a startup, scale-up or an SME looking to rent an office, then serviced offices in London might be the most suitable option for you. With serviced offices, your rent includes utilities, internet and facilities.

Also known as office as a service, these types of offices have been growing in popularity in recent years and with good reason. Most busy companies want to prioritise their resources, and having a fully serviced and all-inclusive private office can save a lot of time and money.

Serviced offices have become popular with companies returning to the office after working from home. Everything that goes into managing an office is taken care of, allowing you to focus on bringing your teams together for in-person collaboration.

Serviced office definition

According to Wikipedia, “A serviced office is an office or office building that is fully equipped and managed by a facility management company”. In our case, we also pick the buildings, renovate and redesign them to provide the ultimate workspaces. Serviced offices are also sometimes referred to as managed offices or flexible offices. This is because they can be rented with flexible term contracts, as opposed to traditional leases. This is especially useful for dynamic businesses that might need to grow or shrink every few months.

Read our expert guide on serviced offices to find out exactly what they are and their benefits.

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Serviced Offices FAQs

Here at Canvas Offices, we want to make sure that you have all the information you need to make the best decision for your business. We know that choosing a serviced office can be a big decision, and there’s a lot to consider. That’s why we’ve put together this list of frequently asked questions. We hope that these will help you get a better understanding of serviced offices and what they can offer your business.

Serviced offices features

Renting a serviced office means you don’t have to worry about any of the basic necessities and can simply start working.

For example, our private offices in Canvas are all:

  • Fully furnished – including a mixture of office desks and chairs, storage and breakout areas. We also offer to rent the spaces unfurnished if this is your preference and can source you different furniture to best suit your needs. Learn more about what furniture comes with a serviced office

  • Bills included. You don’t have to worry about registering or paying the utilities or business rate. We take care of all bills and they’re all included in your office rent

  • Fast internet. Get in and start working within minutes. Most of our buildings are connected to the high-speed leased line internet

  • Kitchens – all Canvas offices have access to equipped and maintained kitchen facilities

  • Toilets and showers – Regularly cleaned and maintained by us

  • Communal meeting rooms – most serviced office providers give you access to their meeting rooms as a paid extra. We will actually give you access to all our meeting rooms in our network of buildings at no extra cost. This means you can book internal and external meetings with clients whenever you need to

  • Private meeting rooms – some offices feature private meeting rooms. If you require a private meeting room let us know and we’ll make sure to show you suitable offices with their own private meeting rooms

 

  • Flexible terms – our contracts start from 6 months giving you the ultimate flexibility to scale your space with your business. It’s easy to move in and out and we can often find you a different space if your needs change

 

  • Maintenance and security. You don’t have to worry about any maintenance issues and can simply give us a call if there’s a problem. Our facilities manager will be there in a jiffy

 

  • Communal facilities and break out areas. Not all serviced offices will give you access to communal areas. Our private offices give you access to generous communal facilities in all Canvas buildings. This includes break out areas, coffee machines, presentation areas and more

 

  • 24/7 access. It’s important to check that your office provider gives you full-time access to your space. Depending on your business, you might need to be working some unconventional hours at times so this is an important point to check



Types of serviced offices in London

Office space varies greatly in nature. Traditional serviced offices might have been dull, corporate environments once upon a time. Our private offices at Canvas are inspiring, well-designed and bright spaces that often resemble luxury accommodation. We design the space to feel like a home away from home. The combination of communal and break-out areas mean you can vary your work environment.

Best areas to rent a serviced office in London

London is an international business hub. According to a report by Parliament, a third of UK businesses are located in London with 1.1 million business operating in London alone! This puts a great demand on rental office spaces. Choosing the right area to rent an office in will be a combination of your industry, the location of your clients and your budget.

At Canvas, we’ve opted to open serviced office buildings in areas that we believe reflect the best qualities in location, connectivity and prestige while also providing high value to the companies who rent the offices.

Serviced Offices in Shoreditch

Serviced Offices in Shoreditch

Shoreditch High Street
Serviced offices don’t have to be boring, like this office space on Shoreditch High Street, London.

Both trendy, well connected and a hive of business activity, renting an office in Shoreditch is popular with tech companies, creative companies, startups and scaleups, fintechs who want to be close to the City of London.
Serviced Offices in Mayfair

Serviced Offices in Mayfair

Binney Street
These serviced offices corner Binney Street and Oxford Street in Mayfair – the perfect central London HQ.

A prime location in London’s West End, Mayfair combines tradition, luxury, prestige and great connectivity with the creative and high-end art world. It’s an incredibly popular area for many companies seeking the ultimate prime location for their brand.
Serviced Offices in Old Street

Serviced Offices in Old Street

27 Corsham Street
This serviced office building on Corsham Street is just 5 minutes away from Old Street station.

Often referred to as silicon roundabout, renting an office in Old Street is popular with tech and creative companies. This area in London hosts startups, scaleups, fintech companies, design and other creative industries. Old Street is probably the closest underground area to serve Shoreditch. It’s close to the City but offers better value for money and a more creative edge.
Serviced Offices in Dalston

Serviced Offices in Dalston

57 Dalston Lane
Bright and airy serviced office in Dalston, east London.

Located north of Shoreditch and the City, Dalston offers exceptional value while still being well connected and trendy. It’s popular with creative and tech businesses who need a great space for their business to grow.
Serviced Offices in Holborn

Serviced Offices in Holborn

88 Kingsway
Located between Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road and Farringdon, our serviced offices in Holborn are located in one of the most desirable areas in London, just a few steps away from Holborn underground station. We offer serviced offices that suit businesses from all sectors
Serviced Offices in Farringdon

Serviced Offices in Farringdon

6-7 St John's Lane
Close to Holborn, Angel, Barbican and the City, Farringdon offers a unique mix for many companies looking to rent an office in central London. This well-connected part of London is a bit of a best-kept secret and somehow passes under the radar for many. It’s an area that’s both inspiring and well connected and offers good value for renting a serviced office.