Looking for an office to rent? Check what to look out for!

Every company needs a base. But when looking for an office to rent, you need to use your head – so that you are happy with your choice later. After all, this is a place that should help you run your business!

Available office space

This is essentially the starting point. The law is clear here – there should be a minimum of 10 square metres per employee. However, it is worth noting that the minimum is not the same as the optimum. If the office is comfortable, working in it is more pleasant – and this in turn translates into greater efficiency at work. Conclusion: it is worth thinking about a somewhat larger area.

Remember too that your company may grow in the future (and we certainly hope it will!). If so, the floor area of the rented office should leave room for new employees. Its layout is also important – so that, if needed, you can move desks around and create a better arrangement of the workspace.

Pay attention to the location of the office you rent

If you browse commercial property listings, you will see that offices to let are scattered across practically all areas of individual cities. It makes no difference whether it is Katowice, Sosnowiec or Mikołów. When choosing a place for yourself, however, pay attention not only to the rent and the condition of the office, but also to how easy it is to get to.

This matters for at least two reasons. First, a poor location and difficult access can be a problem for some employees (important especially if you want to attract qualified specialists). Second, it matters during business meetings with clients.

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Length of the agreement

A good office, a favourable price and a great location are not everything. When looking for an office to rent, also pay attention to the terms agreed with the landlord. The agreement should run long enough that you can be sure you will not have to change location every so often. On the other hand, if you are only starting out in business, consider how long a commitment to the landlord you can afford (although of course you can always assign the agreement to a new party wishing to rent the space).