Journal
Guides and honest notes on office space, co-working, and working life in Kingston upon Thames, written by the people who run the building.
Local news
Fire tore through stalls in the Ancient Market Place in the early hours of 6 October. The confirmed facts, the 800 year history of the market, and how the traders can be supported.
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A company with the whole country to choose from put its UK and Ireland headquarters in the middle of Kingston. Why it chose the town, and what that changes for every other business here.
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How to size a larger office, with real square footage: what fits a team of 10, a team of 20, and a whole floor to rent, and the spaces at The Smith that match.
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The good buildings in town have no parking, the ones with parking are miles from anywhere. Here is the third option, half an hour from Waterloo, with more than 100 spaces at the door.
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Hourly, half-day or full day, and the room that actually fits the meeting. What should be included as standard, where your guests park, and the questions worth asking before you book.
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The rent is the part everyone sees. The commute, the churn, and the space you have outgrown are where the money really goes.
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Why teams are leaving London for Kingston, who it suits, how a phased move runs, and the operator's checklist to run before you go.
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What it costs, the four types of space explained, the operator's viewing checklist, and how fast you can really move in.
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When a shared desk is enough, when you need your own room, and how to size up, without moving out, as the team grows.
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