Serviced office finder

Usually the office operator or landlord pays the commission. The business looking for space normally pays nothing for your help.

Commission on each deal, often linked to the rental value of the agreement. Income can be uneven, as it depends on deals completing, and payment may arrive weeks or months after the client signs.

• Sales and negotiation
• Knowing your local office market
• Organised follow-up with clients
• Clear communication

• Check whether your activity counts as estate agency or letting work and whether any registration or anti-money laundering rules apply, such as HMRC supervision
• Get written commission agreements and check what happens if a client leaves early
• Consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance
• Check whether your lease or mortgage allows you to work from home
• Be open with clients about being paid commission by operators

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on your website, marketing, insurance and any tools you choose. These are estimates, and you can run the business from home.

Monthly revenue is typically around £0 to £4,000, depending on how many clients sign. These are estimates. You are usually paid commission by the operator or landlord, so income can be uneven, especially early on.

Check whether your activity counts as estate agency or letting work and whether registration or anti-money laundering rules apply, such as HMRC supervision. Also get written commission agreements, consider professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and be open with clients about commission.