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Approved Service Provider Member of the Flexible Space Association

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Assure Consulting is now an Approved Service Provider Member of the Flexible Space Association, the professional trade association for serviced and managed office providers. We have an extensive track record in the commercial office sector, including several Flexible Space Association members. We advise occupiers on all aspects of lease expenditure, with particular expertise in service charges and insurance…

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Office Service Charge Budgets in 2022

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For us to understand what will happen to Office Service Charge budgets in 2022, we need to look back. In 2021, the approach taken by office sector landlords to budgeting has been mixed. Whilst the majority presented reduced budgets, compared to 2020, many adopted a ‘business as usual’ approach, issuing increased budgets that have included substantial major works in some cases…

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Landlords Insurance Recharges are rising – what can be done?

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From our internal research, based on renewals that have taken place over the past three months, landlords insurance recharges are rising. We are seeing average increases of 13.5% feeding through at renewal. This is a combination of rising declared values (4%) and escalating premium rates (9.5%). In many cases the increases are far greater, with Landlords extending their cover as well as taking a more active role in the identification of risks…

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FlexSA Conference

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Assure Consulting attended the FlexSA (Flexible Space Association) Conference and Exhibition in London on 7 September, notable figures within the flexible space industry presented on key topics of interest to the sector.

Some providers within the flexible space sector have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, in particular the government’s directive to work from home. However, there is now a mood of optimism and excitement within the industry…

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Electricity

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Most occupiers of commercial multi-let buildings will be paying for electricity via two routes. However, do you know what you are paying and whether this represents good value for money?…

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