What Is a Serviced Office – And Why It’s a Smarter Choice Than a Traditional Lease
19th May 2025
When it comes to finding the right office space for your business, the options can be overwhelming. One of the most common questions we’re asked at Pera Business Park and Pera Business Centre is: What exactly is a serviced office – and how is it different from a traditional lease?
Let’s break it down.
What Is a Serviced Office?
A serviced office is a fully managed workspace, available to businesses on flexible terms, with everything included in one simple monthly fee. You get the space you need, plus a wide range of essential services and facilities — all without the long-term commitment and overheads of a conventional lease.
At Pera, our serviced offices are designed to take the hassle out of running your workplace, so you can focus on what really matters: growing your business.
What’s Included in a Serviced Office at Pera?
When you take a serviced office with us, you get far more than just four walls and a door. Here’s what’s included in your monthly package:
✅ Rent
✅ Utilities (electric, gas, water)
✅ Business Rates
✅ High-speed broadband
✅ Cleaning of common areas
✅ On-site maintenance
✅ Water hygiene testing
✅ Electrical safety testing
✅ Fire alarm servicing
✅ Security alarm systems for the site
✅ Waste management
✅ Grounds maintenance
✅ Reception services
✅ Visitor management and deliveries
All of this is included as standard — no hidden charges, no separate contractors, no chasing invoices. Just one monthly bill, and it’s all taken care of.
How Is This Different from a Traditional Office Lease?
In a traditional office lease, you typically rent an empty space for a fixed term (often several years), and you’re responsible for almost everything else — from utilities and internet, to cleaning, security, compliance testing, and maintenance. Here’s how that often looks:
| Service/Facility | Serviced Office (Pera) | Traditional Lease |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | ✔ Included | ✔ Separate |
| Utilities | ✔ Included | ✘ You arrange and pay |
| Broadband | ✔ Included | ✘ You arrange and pay |
| Common Area Cleaning | ✔ Included | ✘ Not included |
| Site Maintenance | ✔ Included | ✘ Your responsibility |
| Compliance Testing (Water/Electrical/Fire) | ✔ Included | ✘ You arrange and pay |
| Security System | ✔ Included | ✘ You arrange and pay |
| Waste Management | ✔ Included | ✘ Separate cost |
| Grounds Maintenance | ✔ Included | ✘ Not included |
| Reception & Visitor Management | ✔ Included | ✘ Not included |
| Contract Flexibility | ✔ Short-term options | ✘ Long-term only |
As you can see, a traditional lease puts the burden of office management on you, often with unpredictable costs and long-term commitments. Serviced offices, on the other hand, offer a plug-and-play solution where everything is ready to go, and the admin is done for you.
Who Benefits from a Serviced Office?
Serviced offices are perfect for:
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Startups and growing businesses that want to avoid long leases
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Established companies looking for branch offices or project space
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Businesses that value simplicity, transparency, and flexibility
Why Choose Pera?
At Pera, we offer serviced offices in both Melton Mowbray and Oakham, with high-quality workspaces, professional support, and excellent facilities included. Our reception team is here to welcome your visitors, handle deliveries, and make sure your day runs smoothly — while we handle the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running safely and compliantly.
Ready to make your office life simpler? Get in touch today and come see how a serviced office at Pera can work for your business.
