Starting a business comes with hundreds of decisions – but one of the most important, and often the most overlooked, is choosing the right space.
Thinking Beyond Desk Space
When people think of startups, they often picture co-working spaces and shared offices – and for good reason. They offer flexibility, short-term options, and a sense of community. But they also come with limits. Shared environments can lack privacy. Storage and layout can be restrictive. And over time, costs can add up without providing the space to scale.
That’s where dedicated, multi-purpose units come into the picture – particularly those that offer more than just a single floor.
The Value of Ownership
For those looking beyond the short-term, owning a space outright also has long-term benefits. It gives businesses more control over how they operate and removes the uncertainty of rising rents or changing lease terms.
For startups, owning a unit might not be the first choice – but for those who’ve grown past the first stage, or are backed by investment, it can offer stability. And for businesses that expect to grow, it’s a practical way to build value while staying in control of day-to-day operations.
Location Still Counts
There’s also the question of where these spaces are located. Our units are designed to offer more than just the units themselves. Positioned close to London, they appeal to businesses that want to stay connected to the capital without the daily pressure and high costs of being based there.
With Margate growing as a creative and commercial centre, and with strong links to university towns like Cambridge, areas like this are becoming an appealing middle ground – close enough to opportunity, but affordable enough to run a business effectively.
The Long View
Ultimately, choosing a workspace is about much more than floor plans. It’s about what a business needs today, and what it might need in the years to come. For some, that’s a small, focused setup. For others, it’s a space that can grow with them.
Split-level, self-contained units aren’t the answer for every startup. But for those looking for a base they can shape, develop and rely on – they’re an option worth serious consideration.
They offer a chance to build something with room to move, space to think, and a foundation that goes beyond the first few years.
