What Makes a Good Office Location?
Location decisions often get made on reputation and postcode prestige, when the things that actually affect day-to-day working life sit elsewhere.
Commute reality for your actual team
Map real commute times for your existing team, not a generic transport-links assessment. A location that’s convenient on paper but adds 20 minutes to most people’s commute has a genuine effect on attendance and satisfaction.
Client and industry perception
For client-facing businesses, location does carry weight — proximity to clients, industry clusters, or a recognisable business district can matter commercially. Weigh this honestly against how often it actually affects your business rather than assuming it always does.
Local amenities that matter day to day
Decent food options, gyms, and general local amenity affect daily satisfaction more than most businesses initially credit, particularly for a hybrid team weighing up whether coming in is worth it.
Future flexibility of the building/area
Consider whether the building and area can accommodate growth if needed, and whether the wider area is developing in a direction that suits the business long-term, not just at move-in.
