What is a Flex Space?

The needs of modern businesses have evolved, moving beyond traditional office environments that often provide limited services. This shift has driven many businesses to adopt flexible workspaces, reflecting the realities of 2025 - where hybrid schedules and remote working are the norm. 

Why Choose Orega for a Flexible Office Space?

Flexible office spaces offer businesses the adaptability required to thrive in today’s fast-changing landscape. At Orega, we’ve been leading this transformation for over 20 years, providing premium solutions for both landlords and businesses.

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Our co-investment model transforms vacant properties into dynamic, revenue-generating assets while maintaining landlord control. By offering high-quality, amenity-rich environments, Orega flex space serviced offices set the standard for innovation and professionalism in the workspace sector.

Read on to discover what flexible offices are, their benefits for businesses and landlords, and why Orega is the smart choice for your flexible workspace needs.

What Is a Flexible Office Space?

Flexible office spaces (also known as flex spaces or flexispaces) are modern work environments that adapt to the diverse needs of businesses. They provide a blend of communal and private workspaces, combined with adaptable leases, scalable options, and shared facilities.

Our flexible offices go beyond industry standards by offering:

  • Adaptable leases: Flexible terms that cater to short- or long-term requirements.
  • Shared facilities: State-of-the-art meeting rooms, break-out areas, and well-equipped kitchens.
  • Scalability: Seamlessly adjust office size to match your business’s evolving needs.


These features ensure a professional, high-quality environment that supports growth and productivity.

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Flex Office Space vs Traditional Offices

Lease Terms: Flexibility Over Commitment

Unlike traditional leases that lock businesses into long-term agreements, our flex spaces provide adaptable terms. This flexibility allows businesses to scale operations without the burden of rigid contracts.

Cost Efficiency

Traditional offices often demand a significant upfront investment in furniture, maintenance, and ongoing operational costs. In contrast, our flex spaces come fully equipped, eliminating the need for additional spending on furniture. What’s more, business rates, utility bills, and even essentials like tea and coffee are also included as standard. By choosing a flex space with us, you can streamline your setup and reduce overheads—helping to improve your cash flow and free up resources for what truly matters: growing your business.

Scalability: Growth Without Constraints

From one-person startups to teams of over 100, we cater to businesses of all sizes. Easily scale up or down to match your needs without the hassle of relocating.

Premium Services

Our flex spaces include high-speed internet and reception staff. Our offices ensure your business is presented to the highest standards, which is not something you can rely on traditional offices to provide. 

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Maximise Productivity

Flexible offices foster collaboration through communal areas while offering distraction-free private rooms for focused work. With on-site staff handling administrative tasks, businesses can concentrate fully on their core activities.

Quality Building Facilities

Flex spaces feature modern meeting rooms, break-out areas, kitchens, and coffee stations. Additional perks like parking and bike storage enhance convenience, while clean, professional environments leave a positive impression on clients.

Networking Opportunities

Flex spaces naturally encourage networking. Informal conversations in shared kitchens or organised events create opportunities for collaboration, allowing your business to build connections effortlessly. 

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Minimal downtime

Fully equipped offices allow businesses to start operations immediately, no lengthy move in process, everything is ready to go as soon as you arrive. We sort everything for you. 

What Are the Advantages of a Flex Space for Commercial Property Landlords?

For landlords, partnering with Orega means:

  • Higher occupancy rates: Our thoughtfully designed spaces attract diverse tenants, reducing void periods.
  • Shared financial risk: Our co-investment model shares risks and rewards while boosting long-term growth potential.
  • Hassle-free property management: From workspace design to day-to-day operations, we handle all aspects of management, ensuring properties remain competitive in the market.
  • Minimised void periods: Our innovative approach ensures properties remain fully optimised, generating consistent revenue for landlords.

 
Our commitment to co-investment and exceptional customer service ensures landlords achieve maximum returns on their assets. Discover more benefits for landlords to see how we can help transform your portfolio. 

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Our Flex Office Spaces

We are experts in transforming empty commercial property into attractive flex office spaces. We typically create serviced offices and meeting rooms, with some of our buildings such as Marlow, even offering co-working options

Serviced Offices

Fully furnished private offices with premium amenities, break-out spaces, and on-site support services. Ideal for businesses seeking convenience and professionalism.

Coworking Spaces

Sociable, open-plan environments designed for collaboration. Perfect for startups, freelancers, and creative teams looking for an affordable yet professional workspace.

Premium Meeting Rooms

All of our properties feature a range of premium meeting rooms that can be booked by anyone in need of a space, not just our tenants.

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Why Choose Orega for Your Flexible Workspace Needs?

  • Premium locations: Offices in sought-after areas, across the UK
  • Tailored solutions: Customise your workspace to reflect your brand and meet your business needs.
  • Transparent agreements: Fair terms for tenants and landlords, ensuring clear communication and trust.
  • Comprehensive services: From virtual offices to meeting rooms, Orega provides versatile options for businesses of all types.

 
For landlords, our co-investment approach provides a reliable, future-proof partnership, ensuring long-term growth and consistent returns. With over 20 years of experience, we continue to lead the way in flexible office solutions, delivering exceptional service and innovative spaces that meet the needs of modern businesses and landlords alike.

Flex spaces are the future of work, offering businesses and landlords unparalleled adaptability and efficiency. Our expertise and commitment to excellence make us the ideal partner for those seeking dynamic, premium office solutions.

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Ready to explore the benefits of a flexible office space? Discover our flex space locations, find offices across London, Manchester, Scotland, and the rest of the UK, or contact us today to schedule a tour. If you have a commercial property and are interested in a partnership, explore our landlord site and get in touch to hear more about what we can do for you. 
 

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Laura Walker

Sales and Marketing Director Board, Sales, Marketing
Laura joined Orega in 2019 as the Sales and Marketing Director. She is responsible for driving sales, growth and overseeing Orega’s marketing and communication strategies. Previously, Laura was Retention Director – Support Services for Compass Group UK & Ireland, responsible for retaining and growing the client base. Prior roles include sales, marketing, client and facilities management. Laura has two young children and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.
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