Serviced Offices the Strand WC2
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5, Southampton Street
The Davidson Building strikes a confident balance between period character and contemporary performance, right in the heart of Covent Garden. Original features and generous proportions echo the area's rich architectural heritage, while carefully considered upgrades bring the space firmly into the now.
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We have a substantial portfolio of WC2 office space for rent, and experts dedicated to finding you the ideal business location near the Strand and throughout the Central London's West End. Whether it be serviced offices, flexible rentals, short term space, hot desking, freelance friendly shared workspaces, commercial units or virtual office solutions - we can help you find the ideal spot to set up shop and get busy working right away.
Business in the Strand
Once the home of mansions built by aristocrats before the West End became the fashionable place to live, the Strand evolved into a place for entertainment. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, taverns and then coffee houses were established on the street.
The eighteenth century also saw the arrival of several printers and publishers, which helped established the Strand as the hub for the British book trade. More recently, the street has several tourist and luggage outlets. There are also a number of dealers specialising in old postage stamps.
The Strand is also notable for education and justice. The Strand Campus of the King's College London is located next to St Mary-le-Strand church. Designed by Robert Smirke, it was built between 1829 and 1831.
The King's College Hospital has also been located on the street since 1840, although it has been part of the University of London since 1908. King's College London also operates from Strand House, Bush House and other nearby buildings in the Aldwych Quarter. The Royal Courts of Justice is also found on the Strand
The Strand Transportation Links
The Strand has been the home of Charing Cross railway station since 1864. The station is a major gateway for commuters travelling into Central London. Embankment, Covent garden and Temple tube stations are all within a ten minutes walk and bus routes also offer regular connections.
About the Strand
Strand, or the Strand, in the City of Westminster is a three-quarter mile long street running west to the heart of Central London. The major thoroughfare runs from Trafalgar Square towards Temple Bar in the City of London, where it becomes Fleet Street. The road's name is from the Old English word "strond", which means the edge of the ridge.
Historically, the Strand ran along the north bank of the River Thames. It was a popular residential area for the upper classes, including bishops and courtiers, who built large mansions and palaces between the Strand and the river from the twelfth to seventeenth centuries.
Properties included Arundel House (originally the townhouse of the Bishops of Bath and Wells), Durham House (the London residence of the Bishop of Durham and once the home of Anne Boleyn), Essex House (originally the Outer Temple of the Knights Templar), Savoy Palace (the residence of Richard II's uncle John of Gaunt) and Somerset House (originally built by Edward Seymour, the regent of England between 1547 and 1549).
After the aristocracy moved to the West End during the seventeenth century, the Strand became the home of coffee shops, taverns and restaurants. Theatres and music halls emerged during the nineteenth century, and many venues still stand to this day. Poets, authors and philosophers have called the Strand and nearby addresses home, including Charles Dickens and Virginia Woolf.
Serviced Offices
SMEs are the most common serviced office occupier. First-time business owners are also typical tenants, as a serviced office is perceived as a less risky option when compared to conventional office space.
All-inclusive pricing. Short / flexible lease length. Less capital expenditure. Opportunities for networking. No dilapidation costs.
Managed Office Space
Managed or semi-serviced offices are a convenient office solution for business owners who don't want to commit to a conventional office lease but don't want serviced office space either.
Non-branded buildings. Flexible licence agreements with easy in-out and renewal terms. Move in within 3 months of lease-signing . Credit checks are not usually necessary. Total personalisation of office space.
Conventional Office Space
Traditional office space is a good option for businesses with at least 100 employees and, across London, conventional office space is typically favoured by corporates.
Facilitates branding and advertising. Potentially lower rates or discounts, especially whenever longer leases are agreed. Flexibility and control over the premises' appearance, layout, and space management. Only pay for the amount of space used.
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