The benefits of moving to a fitted and furnished office

Earlier this year we announced that Eden was set to launch a new fitted and furnished workspace for growing businesses.

Complete with 50 fixed work stations along with kitchen and dining space, a boardroom and additional meeting rooms, and power and data infrastructure, the suite offers a move-in ready solution for companies looking to switch premises and the hit the ground running from day one.

Of course, being able to move straight in and get to work is a very attractive proposition for businesses thinking of relocating, but the positives don’t stop there.

Here we take a look at some of the main benefits that choosing a fitted and furnished workspace can bring.

A turnkey workspace solution

We know it sounds obvious, but as a fitted and furnished office provides a turnkey workspace solution, you really can streamline the moving process.

There’s no worrying about where the desks are going to go or the need for conversations about where to put the boardroom table; you can simply move in and your employees can get on with what they do best from day one.

Another benefit is that moving to a space of this nature derisks the whole process for businesses. Supplier and contractor delays are avoided, there are no reinstatement costs, and dilapidations are taken care of too, saving both time and stress.

Improved cash flow

It’s well known that furniture and equipment make up a significant proportion of an office fit-out budget. Indeed, businesses normally need to set aside around *15-20% of their overall spend for these elements when changing premises.

With a fully furnished space however you can avoid these expensive upfront capital costs, not to mention the headaches that can come with selecting everything from chairs and tables to artwork, plants and lighting.

This means you can divert these funds elsewhere, in the process cutting down time-consuming administration. From a business perspective, choosing an office space you can move straight into makes commercial sense.

*Source: Imperial Building Solutions – https://imperialbuildingsolutions.co.uk/office-fit-out-costs-the-complete-uk-pricing-guide-for-2025/

A stepping stone for growing businesses

A serviced office is a great way for small businesses to start out and scale up, but what happens if you outgrow the space and want some privacy?

With private meeting rooms and your own kitchen and dining areas, a furnished office space gives businesses their very own personalised suite.

Not only does this provide a more professional environment for colleagues, but it also creates a better impression for clients and customers.

Attract and retain the best talent

Finished to a high specification, the quality of fitted and furnished suites can play a pivotal role in recruitment and retention.

With features designed to promote productivity and enhance wellbeing – such as collaborative zones, focus zones and breakout areas – offices laid out in this way help teams work at their best.

A focus on providing quality office space and amenities also demonstrates that a business cares about the needs of its employees, which aids with brand positioning – a topical issue with people spending more time in the office than they were a couple of years ago.

Great for collaboration and work-life balance

Fully furnished workspaces are usually located within a wider development or building, meaning your business and employees will be able to network with an extended business community and have access to a range of amenities which promote work-life balance.

This is very much the case at Eden!

From spaces on the ground floor designed for collaboration with other occupiers to the on-site café and facilities which promote active travel, Eden has everything a business needs for their employees to work well.

What’s the alternative to fitted and furnished?

For further context to the above, a fitted and furnished suite is what’s known as a Cat B fit-out; an office space that comes complete with a range of elements such as furniture, lighting, IT infrastructure, partitions and meeting rooms.

You can move in right away, with the workspace offering a complete turnkey solution for your business.

In contrast, Cat A fit-outs provide a shell of a commercial space and a blank canvas for a company to put their own spin on.

This option allows a business to design the space completely from scratch, but of course this then comes with the additional administration time and costs associated with furnishing an empty office.

Want to find out more about Eden’s fitted and furnished suite?

Think Eden’s new workspace sounds like the perfect option for your business? Visit our dedicated fitted and furnished hub today to find out more.

https://eden-manchester.com/fitted-furnished-offices/