Choosing the Right Workplace Model

Serviced offices and traditional leases solve different problems. One emphasises speed and flexibility; the other emphasises control, branding depth and long-term unit economics.

Use the screen below as orientation — not a rulebook. Tenure, governance and total cost decide the better path.

Often a strong fit for serviced

• Entry, pilot, or interim phase (often about 6–24 months)
• Uncertain headcount or fast scaling
• Project teams, satellites, or cross-border setups
• Need to occupy quickly without major fit-out spend

When to question the default

• Stable long-term occupancy with strict unit-cost targets
• Heavy branding, compliance, or bespoke build requirements
• Large floorplates where conventional economics may win
• Exit flexibility is essential but poorly defined in the terms