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Rent or buy: how to think about your office

Cubinus · 05 Oct 2026

Renting keeps your cash free and your options open. Buying can make sense when you expect to stay for years and have the capital.

How long will you stay, and how fast is the team growing?
What does the upfront cost look like for each route, including deposit, stamp duty and fit-out?
Who handles maintenance and approvals?
What else could the capital do in your business?

Compare the total cost over the period you expect to stay, not just the headline price or rent.

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Occupancy, rent roll, approvals and title: a short checklist before you commit.

Lock-in, escalation, maintenance and exit terms matter as much as the rent.

What to look at, measure and ask when you walk through a shortlisted space.