Question 1

How do I arrange a viewing at Offices First?

Accepted Answer

To view an Offices First office, enquire on the listing or use the tour request on its site, and the operator arranges a time at its Aspley, Toowong or Southport centre.

Name your headcount and preferred start date so the tour covers suitable offices. Availability changes, so confirm options close to your move date.

Question 2

Where are Offices First locations?

Accepted Answer

Offices First has three buildings listed, one each in Aspley, Toowong and Southport.

Offices First's site places them at Aspley Hypermarket on Albany Creek Road in northside Brisbane, Toowong Village on Sherwood Road in inner-west Brisbane, and 36 Marine Parade in Southport on the Gold Coast. Together they carry 26 private office listings, and availability changes.

Question 3

How much does Offices First cost?

Accepted Answer

Offices First private offices average AUD 989 per desk per month across the 26 listings shown here, all of them private offices in its Aspley, Toowong and Southport buildings.

The figure is an average, so an individual office costs more or less depending on the centre, size and term. Offices First does not publish office prices on its site; enquire on a listing for a quote.

Question 4

Is there an Offices First centre in Toowong or Aspley?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Offices First has one building in Toowong and one in Aspley, plus a third in Southport on the Gold Coast.

Its site highlights Brisbane River views at Toowong and free onsite parking at Aspley. Both buildings record meeting rooms, bookable at a charge, as well as 24/7 access, reception services and furnished offices.

Question 5

What is included in an Offices First serviced office?

Accepted Answer

An Offices First serviced office includes a furnished office, a trained receptionist, a dedicated phone line with answering service, high-speed internet, mail delivery, coffee and tea, and 24/7 access, according to Offices First.

Every building also records a kitchen, printing, a business lounge, air-conditioning, parking and disabled access. Secretarial support is available as an extra service.

Question 6

Does Offices First offer virtual offices?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Offices First offers three virtual office packages, priced per month plus GST:
• Silver: AUD 120
• Gold: AUD 295
• Platinum: AUD 395

All include a business address and mail management; Gold and Platinum add a phone number, call answering and one free hour of meeting rooms a week. Virtual offices are not listed as bookable spaces here. For address rules on registration, confirm with ASIC.

Question 7

What lease terms does Offices First offer?

Accepted Answer

Offices First offers fixed agreements from one month to one year, or short-term use from one hour, with the option to switch between them, according to its site.

Whether a term beyond 12 months, such as 24 months, is available is confirmed by the operator on enquiry. Check the notice period, deposit and any setup costs before signing.

Question 8

Can I access Offices First offices 24/7?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Offices First says all its locations offer 24/7 access, and every building listed here records 24/7 access.

Offices First also lists after-hours staffing for meeting room bookings at AUD 60 per hour, which suits evening client sessions. Confirm building entry arrangements for your chosen centre when you enquire.

Question 9

How much are Offices First meeting rooms?

Accepted Answer

Offices First meeting rooms cost from AUD 55 to AUD 75 per hour on a casual basis, or AUD 300 to AUD 500 per day, depending on the room, according to its published rates.

All three buildings record meeting rooms, bookable at a charge; they are not listed as separately bookable spaces here. Offices First lists member discounts of 15% to 50% depending on the package.

Question 10

Is parking available at Offices First?

Accepted Answer

Yes — all three Offices First buildings record parking in the building, and Offices First's site advertises free onsite parking at its Aspley centre.

Arrangements at Toowong and Southport are confirmed by the operator, so ask about allocated spaces, costs and visitor parking when you enquire.