Weston Business Centres have launched flexible working spaces at two newly-refurbished Business Centres in Stansted and Colchester in Essex aimed at businesses looking to relocate post the COVID-19 pandemic. Aptly named The Stansted Centre and The Colchester Centre, the combined offices provide more than 65,000 sq. ft. of flexible serviced office space, set to cater to an influx of small businesses looking to relocate out of London following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many businesses are looking to cut costs on London offices and reduce the risk of asking staff to commute in on busy London transport and are therefore not renewing London office leases. It has been reported that London could be facing a mass exodus, with searches for homes outside the capital up to 51% compared to 42% this time last year. Businesses will therefore be looking to adapt to cater to employees wishing to avoid commuting into London.
However, for many businesses, they may still wish to retain an office environment for employees who do not wish to work from home, a professional image with a business address and a place to host clients all at a cheaper cost. The Stansted Centre and The Colchester Centre are well connected, close to train stations and main roads, making it easy for clients or out of town employees to visit.
The Stansted Centre, located on Parsonage Road in Takeley, has recently been refurbished and will now provide 46,000 sq. ft. of new serviced office space. Alongside the new adjacent Weston Homes headquarters, Skyway House, the £40 million site will provide over 95,000 sq. ft. of Grade- A office space over two buildings on a state-of-the art complex. Prices for office space at The Stansted Centre start from £400 per desk per month.
The Colchester Centre, located on Hawkins Road offers flexible office options ranging from 96 sq. ft. up to 1,000+ sq. ft. which can be tailored to accommodate specific business needs. Flexible rental periods starting from just three months are available with easy in and out terms. Prices for office space at The Colchester Centre start from £250 per desk per month.
Tenants at both the Business Centres are serviced by a team of 22 staff including reception team, IT support and cleaning staff. All serviced offices at the Weston Business Centres provide the latest technology, contemporary telephone and voicemail systems, a fully staffed reception, and in-house café, conference facilities, meeting rooms and air conditioning. For those who simply want a business address, virtual office space is also available.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the office spaces and communal areas at Weston Business Centres will be cleaned thoroughly throughout the day and evening, with hand sanitiser available upon entry.
Richard Kuyper, Managing Director of Weston Business Centres, commented: “The serviced office space available at The Stansted Centre and The Colchester Centre offer small businesses and self-employed workers flexible working spaces within state-of-the-art serviced facilities. We foresee a growing demand for this kind of office space as small businesses look to cut costs and protect staff by relocating out of London or provide team members with an office option outside of London. For established business we can create the space to meet their needs, up to 15,000sqft.”
