FAQ
1. Why use a property search consultant?
A retained consultant will provide you with instant access to an intricate marketplace, whilst also providing necessary experience and insights to make it work for you. EPS consultants are backed up with in-house research teams and a vast array of third party professionals, with whom they liaise to provide a full and well rounded property service.
2. Should we consider serviced offices?
Yes it should be considered, however the answer really depends on factors such as length of time you are looking to sign for, amount of space needed and facilities required amongst other things.
Your EPS consultant will investigate your suitability for serviced offices as opposed to a leasehold office. Should you decide to go for serviced, we have an in-house team of dedicated serviced office brokers who will be able to assist.
3. What area should I allocate per person for my new office?
This depends greatly on the type of business you conduct. Ask your account manager for assistance and look out for our online-space-planner, coming soon.
4. How much will dilapidations cost me?
Dilapidations and re-instatement are a major part of relocation. The accommodation that you occupy will require, under most leasehold provisions, to be re-instated back to the state that it was when you acquire it. Exceptions for this exist such as when the landlord is rebuilding the site or undertaking a major refurbishment. We can advise when appropriate on these aspects.
5. Who should we use to design and implement the partitioning of our new offices?
We will be happy to recommend firms, or indeed liaise with your preferred designers. Whether you require building contractors or architects will depend on your budget and the complexity of the fit out.
6. What is a fully accessible raised floor?
An accessible floor is a floor plate system designed to give full and easy access for the laying of underfloor cables throughout the office. Generally found with carpet tiles and floor boxes to facilitate easy access.
7. I cannot reclaim VAT - is it possible to acquire offices that do not charge VAT with the rent?
VAT is an important issue for a wide range of tenants. Buildings in London may or may not be elected for the payment of VAT depending on whether the landlord has made a suitable application of not. In areas where tenants may not be able to re-claim VAT such as the City some buildings exist where space can be acquired that does not attract VAT with the rent. These are becoming scarcer over time. We act for a number of charities and financial service companies and have found such accommodation and thereby saved 17.5% of the rent in un-reclaimable VAT.
8. If I use your service, will I end up paying out more money in total for everything?
No. We guarantee to find you a premises to eventually move into and facilitate the process to ensure that you not only have a hassle free service, but save money too. Contact an account manager now on 0845 271 3777 to find out how we can achieve this.