Planning an office move is complex and can take many months to complete.
Fully serviced offices that require no work done on them are ready to use immediately. Managed offices requiring minor work are typically ready within 4 to 8 weeks. Leased offices that require customising can require 2 to 3 months of planning design and construction work. Extensive renovations can take longer, perhaps up to a year.
These timelines don’t include searching for new offices and negotiating a lease or purchase deal. There could be weeks of visits to view offices followed by extensive negotiations on lease duration, service charges, restrictive clauses, and legal matters, which will require an expert legal team.
After the contract has been signed, it’s time to customise the space so that it is efficient to work in and a pleasant working environment for the staff. Security and IT systems will need to be installed. This could take a month or two to complete.
The advantage of a serviced office is that it is immediately available with desks and other furniture provided, but customisation is restricted. These types of offices may be available with a flexible contract that renews each month rather than committing to a long lease.
When planning an office move, estimate the time that it will take, but allow for possible delays, especially for construction work. As soon as a moving date has been arranged, contact a reliable moving team like Merseyside Movers & Storers. Our experienced experts specialise in office removals in the Merseyside region.
