Frequently asked questions about The Post House serviced offices
- Length of license agreement?
- An initial six months and thereafter on a rolling two-month basis
- You will need to give two months written notice in order to terminate the agreement
- Why should I take out a licence rather than a lease?
- The licence agreements at The Post House offer you maximum flexibility without the long-term commitments, usually of several years, that come with leasing an office
- So no legal or surveyor’s fees, maintenance or repair bills, or utilities charges
- You share communal facilities such as kitchen, toilets, reception and telephone system
- You don’t have to buy furniture and other expensive equipment and don’t have to employ a cleaner
- Concentrate on what is important – running your business
- Do I pay a deposit?
- A security deposit of 3x the monthly licence fee is payable
- This is refunded in full at the end of your licence period provided no damage has been caused and no charges are outstanding
- When can I move in?
- You can move in as soon as you have signed the licence agreement and we have received funds for the deposit and first month’s licence fee
- How am I billed?
- The licence fee is payable monthly in advance by standing order
- We bill you once a month in arrears for any extra items such as telephone calls, postage, faxing, copying, etc.
- Will you provide a telephone number?
- Yes, you get your own unique direct dial number
- You can divert calls from this number to your mobile or home, and vice-versa
- Can I bring my own printers and copier?
- Yes, you can bring your own printer and other equipment (size and space permitting)
- Alternatively, you can use our shared services
- What IT support will I get?
- CAT 5e cabling and ADSL internet access is provided
- You will need to bring your own laptops or PCs
- Your computers can be networked together yet remain secure from the other occupiers of The Post House
- Our IT support (View2IT) can provide extra support at a reasonable cost for hardware and software issues
- We can offer you a free one-hour IT consultation on any set-up and service issues
- What furniture is provided?
- We provide desks, chairs, file storage and telephones
- You should have everything you need, but other items can be purchased on your behalf
- Do I need to take out insurance?
- Building insurance is included in the monthly licence fee
- You will need to take out you own contents insurance (and employers liability insurance if appropriate)
- What if I want to work late or at weekends?
- You have access 24 hrs a day, 7 days per week to your office
- What does it cost?
- The licence fee depends upon the size of the suite and the number of workstations it contains
- Please contact us to arrange a visit and discuss the various options with our Offices Manager
- What if I need more or less space?
- We can move you to a bigger or smaller suite if required - both subject to availability
- You will be able to keep the same phone number
