Planning an office relocation in London can be a significant but sometimes daunting step for any business. It’s an opportunity to elevate your workspace, adapt to growth, and create an environment that supports your people and your business goals.
With decades of experience and expertise, Peldon Rose can help you deliver stress-free office relocations across London - whether upgrading your office size or rethinking your layout, we’re here to make the transition smooth and efficient.
An office relocation is the process of moving your business operations from one location to another, typically driven by changes in company size, local opportunities, or evolving functional needs. In London, this often involves moving into a new commercial space, either leased or owned, and can be combined with a CAT A or CAT B fit-out to ensure the new space is tailored to your requirements.
A successful relocation isn't just about relocating furniture - it’s a chance to reassess your workplace and how it can better support your business goals, employees, and culture, so careful planning is essential to a smooth transition with minimal disruption. Learn more in our comprehensive guide to office relocations.
There are plenty of reasons why you might choose to relocate your business.
If the considerations above do not align with your business goals, an office refurbishment may be more suitable and cost-effective for your needs.
Peldon Rose offers a seamless, end-to-end office relocation service. Our team is here to guide you through the entire process from beginning to end, maintaining your new workspace after you move in. While every project is bespoke to meet your unique requirements, timelines, and the budget considerations of your business, the process behind an office relocation project with Peldon Rose can typically follow these key steps:
Our Workplace Strategy team will gather qualitative and quantitative insights to understand your workplace needs and requirements.
We’ll work with you to help you find the best space for your requirements.
We’ll use test fits and space plans to optimise the layout of your space.
Work with you to define the brief and begin planning the office layout.
Scope the design, finalise the technical design and choose finishes.
The finalised design goes to site, overseen by our project management team.
Furniture consultancy, procurement and installation.
Provide ongoing office maintenance support and identify ongoing works.
Not always; if your current office feels tight, a strategic review may reveal opportunities to optimise the space. Our workplace strategy team can identify ways to maximise its efficiency, such as reconfiguring layouts or introducing flexible working zones.
However, if your business has outgrown its potential in your current location, relocating to a new office may be the best solution to support future growth and operations.
Office relocation costs vary based on the size of the move, fit-out requirements, and your goals. For example, moving into a high-spec office in Central London with bespoke interiors will cost more than transitioning to a pre-fitted workspace.
Our team provides detailed cost assessments for office relocations - contact us for a tailored estimate.
Deciding between a serviced office and leasing (or owning) your own space depends on your goals. Serviced offices offer flexibility and short-term contracts, ideal for startups or businesses in transition. However, owning or leasing a London commercial space gives you greater autonomy, branding opportunities, and long-term cost efficiency.
If you're deciding whether to relocate or refurbish your London office, first assess your objectives. Office refurbishment can modernise interiors, support hybrid working, and enhance your workspace without the need for relocation. However, if key criteria like team size, location needs, and ESG goals, aren't being met, a move to a new office in London may be more effective.
To find the right path for your business’ unique situation, contact our expert team.
In the UK, certain costs associated with office relocation can be tax-deductible. Moving expenses such as removals, transport, and temporary storage are usually considered revenue expenses and may be deductible.
Capital costs like property improvements or fitting out a new space are typically not deductible, but you may qualify for capital allowances, especially for energy-efficient upgrades or structural changes.
Announcing an office relocation is all about clear and thoughtful communication. Start by sharing the news with your team and highlight why you’re moving, the benefits of the new space, and key dates. Keep excitement going with regular updates, like sneak peeks of the new London office or progress photos.
For clients, suppliers, and partners, a friendly email or announcement on your website and social media can help spread the word. To make it special, why not host a launch event or an open day to welcome everyone to your new workspace?
Relocating your office is more than just an opportunity to redesign your space. It’s a chance to ensure your workplace is doing everything it can toward realising your business and people goals. It plays a vital role in attracting and retaining talent, and offers an environment to reflect your business values and connect on a deeper level with your partners and clients while doing so.
At Peldon Rose, we strive to harness the power of the workplace to the benefit of your business. From start to finish, we work with you to make your office relocation project as uplifting, inspiring and empowering as possible. Building on our strong track record of projects across London, we deliver your new workplace capably and confidently, to a high level of quality, on time and on budget.
For your people, moving office locations represents a huge change. Involving employees throughout the journey not only builds support in favour of the move, but also helps to achieve a smooth transition into the new space. Your workplace strategy and change management process should be tailored to your team’s specific needs, on an individual and a group level. We’ll help to uncover what this looks like, whether it’s the appointment of change champions with your business; gathering feedback via questionnaires and surveys; or engagement workshops. We’ll work closely together to develop a bespoke change management programme.
The proactiveness that came from Peldon Rose was a godsend.
Once your new space is complete, we’ll help you to welcome your team to the new space, providing you with the information and tools to use the space appropriately and safely. Communicating how and when to use the new areas of your workplace will help employees to adjust and settle into your new environment. From there, it’s about ensuring that you have appropriate office maintenance in place, as well as a plan for ongoing works.
For over 30 years, we have delivered high-quality workplace refurbishment projects across London and throughout Europe. Our experience in end-to-end office design and build ensures we have developed a deep understanding of the ever-evolving needs of businesses and how to harness the power of workplace to achieve them. Contact us to begin your journey to a better workplace.
Your workplace holds enormous potential to improve your business performance. Get in touch today, and we will unlock that potential together.
