Question 1

How much does Dorrington office space cost in London?

Accepted Answer

Office space from Dorrington averages GBP 551 per desk per month across the 16 listings available in the United Kingdom. That average covers enterprise suites, private offices and managed offices together, so the figure for a particular space depends on the building, the floor area taken and the length of the agreement.

Larger suites are normally quoted per requirement rather than per desk.

Question 2

Does Dorrington offer private offices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, though the larger space dominates: five of the 16 Dorrington workspaces listed in the United Kingdom are private offices, alongside nine enterprise suites and two managed offices. All six listed buildings are furnished and air conditioned.

Every listed building also records 24/7 access, a kitchen, reception services, mail handling and a business lounge.

Question 3

Where are Dorrington's London buildings?

Accepted Answer

Dorrington has six buildings listed in the United Kingdom, five of them in London, with 16 available workspaces between them. Dorrington describes itself as a family-owned London investor and developer founded in 1936, and its commercial schemes include Panagram in Clerkenwell, The Bindery, Voysey House, Laszlo and Hamilton House.

Every listed building is furnished and records 24/7 access.

Question 4

Does Dorrington do managed offices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Two of the 16 Dorrington workspaces listed in the United Kingdom are managed offices. In a managed office the space is fitted out and run for one occupier, with rent, fit-out and building services drawn into a single monthly payment.

Scope varies by building and by agreement, so check what the monthly figure covers before comparing it with a conventional lease.

Question 5

What is a Dorrington enterprise suite?

Accepted Answer

An enterprise suite is a self-contained floor or wing let to one company, and Dorrington has nine of them listed in the United Kingdom out of 16 available workspaces. Because a suite is sized and fitted for a single occupier, the rent, specification and term are agreed for that space rather than priced per desk.

All six listed buildings are furnished.

Question 6

Does Dorrington have meeting rooms?

Accepted Answer

Dorrington lets its space as private offices, enterprise suites and managed offices, so occupiers normally fit their own meeting rooms into the floor or suite they take. Ask the building what shared rooms, if any, it makes available to tenants.

Every Dorrington building listed in the United Kingdom records a business lounge, which covers informal meetings, and all six are furnished and air conditioned.

Question 7

What is included in a Dorrington office?

Accepted Answer

Every Dorrington building listed in the United Kingdom is furnished and air conditioned, and records 24/7 access, a kitchen, reception services, mail handling and a business lounge. Printing facilities and disabled access are recorded at five of the six.

Dorrington's site describes building amenities such as showers, bike storage and terraces at its Clerkenwell scheme, which differ between buildings.

Question 8

Is 24/7 access available in Dorrington buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All six Dorrington buildings listed in the United Kingdom record 24/7 access, so occupiers can work outside standard hours. Reception services are recorded at every listed building as well, usually staffed during the working day.

Out-of-hours entry arrangements, such as fobs, apps or a security desk, are set by each building's management team.

Question 9

How long is a Dorrington lease?

Accepted Answer

Terms run from a single month to 12, 24 months or longer, depending on the building and whether the space is a private office, an enterprise suite or a managed office. Managed and enterprise deals are usually the longer commitments because the floor is fitted for one occupier.

The term affects the monthly rate and the notice period on both sides.

Question 10

How do I arrange a viewing with Dorrington?

Accepted Answer

Enquire against the Dorrington listing you want to see and a broker arranges the viewing with the building, usually within a couple of days. Viewings are free.

With only 16 workspaces listed across the six buildings, it is worth naming your headcount, budget and start date up front so the shortlist you are shown is realistic.