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Setting the budget for your move and office fit out can be a chicken and egg scenario. Until you have started to make decisions about what you want, it's difficult to work out how much you need to spend.
Most businesses only incur this sort of expense every 5-10 years or so. Therefore it's imperative that you set a realistic budget and are also able to communicate at any given time the financial impact of the fit out on your business.
Get estimates for everything, including the kitchen sink.
Spare money isn't flying about in these uncertain financial times, but you're still eligible for tax breaks and the odd helping hand.
With the big questions answered, or at least considered, it's time to look at those finer details. Make sure you're aware of all your legal, fiscal and regulatory responsibilities. And keep these in mind later down the line when you get to the fun part - designing and fitting out your new office.
Ensure that you have all the necessary insurance in place. Your chosen office fit out partner should provide evidence of their insurance cover, and that of their subcontractors - it should be a mandatory requirement in any pre-qualification process.
You're going to have certain responsibilities to your landlords, such as dilapidations clauses in your existing lease. Changes to both your new and existing space are going to need the consent of your landlord, so involve them early on.
By law, you're required to consider the needs of your employees - both now and in the future.
Is your fit out partner aware of what's needed to be compliant with, for starters, The Equality Act 20103, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, and The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 19744?
For more information about Enhanced Capital Allowances visit www.eca.gov.uk
Details can be found at www.carbontrust.co.uk and www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/scotland
For more information on the new Equality Act 2010, replacement to the DDA, visit www.equalities.gov.uk/equality_bill.aspx
The Health And Safety Executive website can be found at www.hse.gov.uk