Our office had served us well in those ten years, but our business has evolved and with it so have our spatial needs. We needed a new location that reflected our vision and positioned us in the heart of Edinburgh.
However, there was one hurdle: we still had over three years remaining on our lease. The challenge of navigating the lease meant we had to approach the move strategically, setting out a roadmap that would enable us to achieve our move. This included:
- Advertising the space: We partnered with a commercial property agent to market our fully fitted office.
- Looking for an occupier: After connecting with an interested party (that was viewing an alternative space in the building), the real work began, negotiating terms that worked for everyone.
- Legal process: Legal representation guided us through the lease assignation.
- Landlord approval: Securing the landlord’s agreement was the final piece to conclude.
We were fortunate to find an occupier quickly, but negotiations and paperwork took several months of dedicated effort for our target date of the 1st of November, when the new tenant needed to be operational in the space.
Our temporary home in the city
With the deal concluded, we turned our attention to finding a temporary base, and The Auction Rooms on Queen Street was top of the list. This space will give us the opportunity to experience life in the city centre and the team time to adapt to this significant change.
We are thrilled to be in our new office just in time for Christmas and the space already feels like home, aligning perfectly with our needs and vision for the future. This is in part thanks to the team at The Auction Rooms, making our transition seamless and stress-free with their quality of service.
The real takeaway: this move wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our full Central Belt team, and particularly our Move & Change Team.
Why Move & Change matters
Our team ensures workplace strategies are implemented and effectively embedded as part of the transition to new working environments. We are experts in the detailed planning and execution of the physical move – whether large or small. Our focus is on the people as well as the assets, and we have your business success at the heart of our approach.
If you’ve ever managed an office move, you’ll know it’s far from straightforward. This process allowed me, as a business leader, to focus on my day job while our team handled the move. It’s a complex process, and the hidden costs of taking key people away from their roles can quickly add up.
For now, I am settled in our new space, enjoying a coffee and complimentary mince pies before a new client call. For now, we can pause to enjoy the holidays and regroup before exploring permanent office options next year that will support and inspire our talented team.
