After offices were forced to send workers home in spring 2020, businesses have had a chance to revaluate their workspaces. Are employees more productive at home? Is it more cost-effective to reduce office space? Can we offer home working as a perk? Hybrid working is a relatively new term, and it has a few meanings attached to it.

On the north eastern fringes of London are a number of towns that offer quick links to the centre, yet a slower pace of daily life. As the ripple effect from Central London continues to boost areas on the outskirts, towns across North East London are only set to increase in popularity. They can be excellent places for businesses that are looking for a location in the capital, but for a fraction of the cost.

Want to base yourself in the capital but don’t fancy getting caught up in the rush of the tourist traps? South East London could be the ideal area for your new office. You’ll have access to wide-open green spaces, slices of history and quaint residential areas within easy reach of key business districts in the north.

Serviced offices are becoming increasingly popular for businesses, big and small. These plug-in-and-go spaces were once the domain of start-ups and freelancers, but larger businesses are now beginning to see their appeal. But does a serviced office work well when you have 500-plus employees? Let’s weigh up the pros and cons.

North London is a prestigious location for a business. Brushing shoulders with the City of London and Mayfair, it has an upmarket feel and is closely connected to the key business districts. Stretching from Clerkenwell, which neighbours the City, up to the Hertfordshire boundary, North London encompasses many notable locations.

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Make your way south of the River Thames, and you’ll immediately land on one of the most exciting parts of the capital: the South Bank. Here you’ll find everything from The Shard to the London Eye and the National Theatre. Venture even further south, and you’ll find all kinds of creative places to base your business.

West London is a great place to base your business, as it’s home to several handy amenities and has excellent transport links, both within the city and to other central business hubs across the UK. It’s an exciting place to live and work. If you’d like to know more about renting a serviced or flexible office space in West London, here’s everything you need to know.

Historically, London’s East End was located outside the city walls of London. Over time, small hamlets and villages began to spring up around the Roman road that led from Colchester to Essex. And as the Docklands began to develop, many were drawn to the area as new industrial opportunities arose. Even after their decline in the mid-to-late-20th century, East London had developed its own identity as the edgier side of the capital.

Most office-based workers have spent the last 18 months working from home. And while remote work has allowed people to stay safe and spend more time with their families, it has also left some feeling isolated, disconnected and burned out. As the world begins to cautiously move back to some sense of normality, will remote working get left behind with banana bread and zoom quizzes? Or will it become a mainstay of our working lives?

Stockton-on-Tees is bursting with growth potential, attracting many innovative entrepreneurs, start-ups and new businesses. This is reflected in the high levels of investment pouring into the area. In addition to being a great place to do business, Stockton was also voted as the 6th best place to live in the whole of the UK due to the fantastic quality of life and excellent range of amenities residents enjoy.

Situated on the Yorkshire coast, Scarborough is one of the UK’s largest and most famous seaside towns. While the town’s economy has traditionally been underpinned by the maritime, service and tourism industries, it’s fast growing into a digital and creative hub, which is playing a vital role in the area’s regeneration and competitiveness. Scarborough is also known for its focus on innovation, providing a warm and welcoming base for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, start-ups and new businesses.

Since the pandemic, businesses – from small start-ups to global corporations – have had to reassess the traditional office model and consider a more flexible, hybrid approach. And, while working from home has been a hit with many, there's still a need for a collaborative physical space. Somewhere remote workers can meet up with colleagues, but which doesn't entail a long, costly commute to head office. This is where satellite offices come in.

The Isle of Wight is a tranquil and relaxed place to live, offering residents a superb quality of life, exciting outdoor activities, and a rich cultural scene, alongside a thriving local economy. Over recent years, the island has also benefitted from major investments aimed at rejuvenating the area, not only as a beloved holiday destination but also as an attractive place to live, work and invest.

Isle of Man is a low-tax economy with financial services, manufacturing, information and communications technology (ICT), and tourism forming key sectors of the economy. Consequently, investment in the Island’s infrastructure is a key focus for the government, which is reflected in the Island’s state-of-the-art facilities and fantastic business amenities.

Being in an office full-time and working from home were seen as two distinct worlds by many before Covid-19 made the latter a necessity for lots of us. You were either one or the other, and hybrid working was relatively rare. Now, as the vaccination programme continues to meet its ambitious targets and lockdown restrictions begin to ease, many employers and employees are looking to return to the office.

In 2013, Londonderry was awarded the coveted 'City of Culture' title thanks to its unique combination of colourful history, a bustling social scene, and thriving arts and culture sector. This, combined with warm and friendly locals, a low cost of living and excellent quality of life, makes it easy to see why this cosmopolitan city is the perfect place to live and work.

Inverness is regarded as one of the UK's fastest-growing cities with a thriving economy supported by traditional industries including farming, forestry, and whisky distilling, as well as fisheries and maritime industries. In recent years many new sectors such as energy, professional services, hospitality, life sciences, technology, advanced engineering and creative industries have bolstered the economy.

If you're interested in buying commercial property, you need to know several things before jumping in. It's important to do your research before making that purchase, or you could wind up with a troublesome property that comes with regrets rather than profitable returns. So we've put together a list of ten simple yet surprisingly underrated tips that will help you buy the perfect commercial property.

With its cobbled streets, Norman castle and Medieval cathedral, Lincoln is an East Midlands cultural jewel. Lincolnshire county has a population of over 700,000, and many of these residents filter into the city for work and play. Lincoln is a charming place to base a business, but it is also well-connected.

Exeter is not only a place to come for a good day out. The city is all business too, with over 35,000 commuters travelling in from the surrounding area every day. Along with Bristol, Exeter is the most important business hub in the South West of England. The University of Exeter also attracts large numbers of students to the city every year, hoping to start their professional lives at the prestigious institution.

Carlisle was transformed into a mill town during the industrial revolution, and it later became a railway town. It continues to be a major hub in the north and is the administrative centre for both Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council. For business owners, the various attractions, along with all the footfall from retail and surrounding destinations, make it a bustling place to call home.

Flexible working is a megatrend affecting the future of work across many industries. In the UK, over 70% of employees say that the opportunity to work flexibly is a real plus point when it comes to choosing a job. For many, flexible working involves breaking the 9 to 5 routine to fit work hours around home life, while for others, it’s the opportunity to spend some time working from home or another location that suits them better.

Best known for its quaint village perched on top of the hill and one of the country's most prestigious boarding schools, Harrow is one of north London's most vibrant communities. With excellent transport links into the capital, an array of fantastic local amenities and lots of green spaces nearby, Harrow is one of London's most popular places to live and work.

Staines is now a town with world-class infrastructure, a bustling and incredibly diverse business sector, and home to several multinational research and technology companies. In fact, Staines was even hailed as Britain's number one town to start a new business, according to research conducted by Chartered accountants UHY Hacker Young.