Managed office space across the whole UK
Your own self contained floor, fitted to your brand, delivered on one simple monthly bill. We source it and negotiate it for you, free.
A managed office is a private, self contained space designed and fitted around your business, then delivered on a single monthly payment that covers rent, rates, service charge, fit out, furniture and technology. It is often described as the middle ground between a serviced office and a conventional lease.
You get the identity, layout and privacy of your own premises, without the capital cost of a fit out, the dilapidations risk or the multi year lease commitment. Terms usually run two to five years and the space is genuinely yours while you are in it.
Managed deals are negotiated, not listed, which is where a broker earns their place. OfficeZen approaches suitable buildings, runs the options side by side and negotiates the package on your behalf, at no cost to you.
Is managed office space right for you?
What you get, who it suits and the details worth checking before you sign.
Best suited to
- Teams of roughly 20 to 250 people
- Companies that want their own branded space
- Businesses with a settled headcount and a two to five year view
- Teams needing a bespoke layout, labs, studios or client space
Typically included
- Self contained private floor or unit
- Bespoke design and fit out to your brief
- Furniture, AV and IT infrastructure
- Rent, rates, service charge and utilities in one bill
- Cleaning, maintenance and building management
- No dilapidations liability in most deals
Worth checking
- Fit out lead times usually run 8 to 16 weeks
- Break clauses and expansion rights need negotiating early
- Confirm exactly what the single bill does and does not cover
- Some deals amortise the fit out, so compare total cost over the term
What managed offices cost in 2026
Typical UK ranges per desk, per month, fit out included.
Central London
£700 – £1,200
Bespoke fitted floors in prime buildings.
London fringe
£500 – £800
Creative districts and outer central zones.
Major regional cities
£350 – £600
Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh.
Smaller cities and towns
£250 – £450
Regional centres with strong stock.
Typical fit out lead time
8 – 16 weeks
From heads of terms to move in day.
Typical term
2 – 5 years
Break options usually negotiable.
Guide prices only, based on live 2026 UK listings. Your OfficeZen broker confirms real, negotiated prices for every option on your shortlist.
Managed offices in your city
Local price guides, area knowledge and live availability across the UK.
Managed offices: common questions
What is a managed office?
A private, self contained office fitted out to your specification and delivered on one monthly bill covering rent, rates, service charge, fit out and furniture. You get bespoke space without a capital outlay.
Managed office or serviced office, which is better?
Serviced suits smaller or shorter term teams who want to move in immediately. Managed suits teams of roughly 20 plus who want their own branded, self contained space for two years or more and better value per desk at scale.
How long does a managed office take to deliver?
Typically 8 to 16 weeks from agreeing heads of terms, depending on the size and complexity of the fit out. Some buildings hold ready fitted stock that can be occupied far faster.
Is OfficeZen free to use?
Yes. Our search, shortlist, viewings and negotiation are completely free to you. The office provider pays our fee when you move in, and there is no obligation at any point.
How quickly will I get options?
We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours and most curated shortlists land within 48 hours. Viewings usually follow the same week.
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Read the guideGet a free managed office space shortlist
Tell us your headcount, budget and preferred location. We reply within 24 hours and shortlist within 48.