Moving Office Before 2027? Your Elstree Office-Move Checklist
Written by Vilash VekariaOctober 5, 2026 Time to Read
Moving Office Before 2027? Your Elstree Office-Move Checklist
If you are moving office in Elstree before 2027, the final few months of 2026 are the ideal time to start planning.
October has a habit of making businesses look ahead. The summer holidays are over, teams are back, plans for the final quarter are taking shape — and suddenly 2027 doesn’t feel very far away.
Perhaps your current office is becoming too small, too expensive, less convenient for your team, or simply no longer reflects where your business is heading. Whatever the reason, Q4 can be a good opportunity to review your workspace and decide what your business needs next.
An office move does not have to become a major project. With the right preparation — and the right type of workspace — you could start 2027 already settled into an office that works better for your people, your clients and your plans for growth.
Here is your Elstree office-move checklist.
1. Start With 2027, Not Your Current Office
Before looking at available offices, ask a different question:
What does our business need from its workspace next year?
- Think beyond the number of desks you need today.
- Are you expecting to recruit?
- Will more employees be returning to the office?
- Are you likely to hold more client meetings?
- Could some employees work on a hybrid basis?
- Will you need room to expand — or would you prefer the flexibility to reduce space if circumstances change?
The right office move should solve today’s problems without creating new ones six months from now.
Your 2027 workspace check:
- How many people are likely to use the office regularly?
- Do you expect the team to grow?
- How frequently do clients visit?
- Do you need private meeting rooms?
- Is parking important?
- Do employees need flexible or out-of-hours access?
- Could your space requirements change during 2027?
If you cannot predict exactly what your business will look like next year, that is not unusual.
It is also one of the reasons a flexible serviced office can make sense.
2. Work Out the Real Cost of Staying Put
Businesses often compare offices by looking at rent alone.
But the more useful calculation is:
What is our current office really costing us?
Include broadband, utilities, business rates, cleaning, maintenance, furniture, reception requirements, meeting-room provision and the time your team spends dealing with the building.
Then consider the costs that are harder to put on a spreadsheet.
- Does your office make a strong first impression when clients arrive?
- Is there enough meeting space?
- Is parking becoming a daily frustration?
- Has the team outgrown the layout?
- Are people productive in the space?
Sometimes staying where you are feels like the easiest option simply because moving requires a decision.
That doesn’t necessarily make it the best option.
3. Decide Where Your Office Needs to Be
The right location has to work for three groups:
your employees, your clients and your business.
Elstree can be particularly attractive to companies that want access to London while also being well positioned for Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Before moving, map where your employees actually travel from rather than automatically replacing your current office with another nearby.
Then consider your clients.
If people regularly drive to meetings, road access and parking can become just as important as the nearest railway station.
The Brentano Suite Elstree at Centennial Park provides a business location close to the M1 and M25, with Elstree & Borehamwood and Stanmore stations within easy reach.
For businesses whose teams and clients are spread across North London and Hertfordshire, that balance can make a significant difference.
4. Create Your Office ‘Must-Have’ List
It is easy to be impressed by an attractive office during a viewing.
The better approach is to arrive with a checklist.
Separate your requirements into must-haves and nice-to-haves.
Your must-have list might include:
✓ Space for your current team
✓ Capacity to expand
✓ Reliable high-speed internet
✓ Professional reception
✓ Meeting rooms
✓ Parking
✓ Breakout areas
✓ 24/7 access
✓ Flexible agreement terms
✓ A professional environment for clients
Then add the things that affect everyday working life.
- Where will employees have lunch?
- Can you hold a confidential meeting without leaving the building?
- What happens when an important client arrives before you?
- Is there somewhere to meet informally away from your desk?
These details can seem small during an office search.
Once you move in, they become part of every working day.
5. Think About Meeting Space Before Paying for More Office
One question worth asking before you decide how large an office you need is:
Do we actually need all that space permanently?
A boardroom that is used twice a week does not necessarily need to form part of your private office.
Neither does a training room required once a month.
Having access to professional, bookable meeting rooms can allow businesses to keep their everyday office footprint sensible while still having additional space available when required.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, businesses can combine private office space with meeting and boardroom facilities for client meetings, interviews, presentations, training sessions and team meetings.
It is a simple way to make your workspace work harder.
6. Check How Quickly You Could Actually Move In
Traditional office moves can involve furniture orders, internet installation, utilities, fit-out work and multiple suppliers before anyone opens a laptop.
That can be difficult if your aim is to be settled before January.
A serviced office changes the timetable considerably.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, offices are furnished and ready for businesses to use, with high-speed internet, reception support and communal facilities already in place.
Instead of spending the final weeks of 2026 managing contractors and office furniture, you can concentrate on moving the business.
The question becomes less “How long will it take us to build an office?” and more “When would we like to move?”
Your Q4 Office-Move Timeline
For businesses moving office in Elstree, working backwards from the preferred move date can make the process much easier.
October: Define
Decide what isn’t working about your current office and what you need next.
- Speak to your team.
- Confirm likely headcount.
- Establish your preferred location and budget.
- Create your must-have list.
November: Explore
Shortlist suitable office locations.
- Arrange tours.
- Look beyond the office itself and explore the reception, meeting rooms, communal areas, parking and surrounding location.
- Ask about flexibility and future expansion.
November: Decide
- Choose your preferred office.
- Agree your moving date.
- Start notifying suppliers, employees and clients where necessary.
- Plan any IT or telephone requirements.
- If your current agreement requires notice, make sure the dates align.
December: Move
- Complete your change of address.
- Redirect post where required.
- Update your website, email signatures, Google Business Profile, Companies House details and business stationery.
- Give employees clear arrival and access information.
Then start 2027 from your new workspace rather than starting January with an office move still sitting on the to-do list.
One More Question: Will the Office Still Work in December 2027?
Before signing anything, imagine your business 12 months after the move.
- If you recruit another three people, what happens?
- If you need a larger office, could you move within the same business centre?
- If your team changes, could you reduce your space?
- Could you book additional meeting space without paying for it permanently?
Flexibility isn’t only about avoiding a long lease.
It is about giving your business room to make different decisions later.
At The Brentano Suite, businesses can choose from different office sizes and flexible licence arrangements, creating opportunities to adapt their workspace as the business evolves.
Your office should support your business plan — not dictate it.
The Office Viewing Test
When you arrange a viewing, don’t only look at the empty office.
Imagine a normal Tuesday morning.
- 8:45am: Your employees are arriving. Is it convenient?
- 10:00am: An important client walks into reception. What impression do they get?
- 11:30am: You need an unexpected private meeting. Is there somewhere suitable?
- 1:00pm: Your team takes a break. Is there somewhere pleasant to go?
- 3:00pm: A visitor arrives by car. Can they park?
- 6:30pm: Someone needs to finish an important project. Can they still access the building?
That tells you far more about a workplace than simply counting desks.
If you’re moving office in Elstree, a viewing should be about much more than simply checking whether enough desks will fit.
Moving Office in Elstree? Could You Be Settled Before 2027?
If an office move is somewhere on your Q4 agenda, October and November are the time to start exploring your options.
You don’t have to be ready to sign an agreement.
Start by seeing what is available, understanding what your budget could provide and deciding whether a serviced office would give your business greater flexibility for 2027.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, you can explore our private serviced offices, professional meeting rooms, reception and communal spaces and discuss the type of office your business needs now including virtual office options — and where you expect it to go next.
Don’t wait until January to start planning for 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally, start planning at least two to three months before your preferred move date. This gives you time to review your current agreement, compare locations, arrange viewings and organise IT, communications and address changes.
Elstree offers businesses a useful position between London and Hertfordshire, with access to the M1 and M25 and connections via Elstree & Borehamwood and Stanmore stations. For businesses with employees or clients travelling from across North London and Hertfordshire, location can be just as important as the office itself.
Look beyond the office itself. Consider parking, reception, meeting rooms, communal areas, internet connectivity, access hours and whether the space can adapt if your team grows.
In many cases, yes. Serviced offices are typically furnished and already include essentials such as internet, communal facilities and building management, which can reduce the amount of setup required before moving in.
Start with your current headcount, then consider how often staff are in the office, whether you expect to recruit, and how much meeting or collaborative space you need. It is usually better to plan for the next 12–24 months rather than only today.
Do not compare rent alone. Include utilities, broadband, furniture, cleaning, maintenance, meeting-room provision, parking and the time spent managing the office.
Yes. At The Brentano Suite Elstree, tenants can bring in their own server equipment, subject to suitability and available space. We can also offer server space for rent, subject to availability, and arrange a static IP address where required.
If your business has particular IT, hosting or connectivity requirements, we recommend discussing them with us before moving in so we can confirm the most suitable setup for your team.
At The Brentano Suite Elstree, we understand that your workspace requirements may change as your business grows.
If you need more or less space, we are always happy to discuss your options and, where suitable offices are available, help arrange an office swap within the centre. This gives businesses greater flexibility to adapt their workspace without necessarily having to move to a completely new location.
Still deciding whether an office move is right for your business? Come and see The Brentano Suite Elstree and explore your options before 2027.
The Brentano Suite Elstree
Catalyst House
720 Centennial Court
Centennial Park
Elstree, Borehamwood
WD6 3SY
Call: 020 8736 5888
Written by The Brentano Suite Team – providers of serviced offices and meeting rooms in Elstree, Whetstone, Finchley and Hampstead Garden Suburb.
