Online office search service

Workspace operators and landlords usually pay you when a business signs up. Occasionally a tenant may pay for a bespoke search.

Commission or referral fees on each tenancy you introduce, agreed in advance with each provider. Income depends on enquiry volume and how many turn into lettings.

• Clear writing and website basics
• Online marketing and enquiry handling
• Comparing prices and lease terms

• Check data protection duties (UK GDPR) and whether you need to register with the ICO
• Be clear and honest about how you are paid so results are not misleading, and check advertising rules
• Check whether anti-money laundering registration and a redress scheme apply to your activity
• Check which insurance you need, such as professional indemnity
• Income can be slow to start, as leads may take months to turn into signed leases

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on your website, marketing and insurance. These are estimates, so check which insurance you need, such as professional indemnity, before you launch.

Check your UK GDPR duties and whether you need to register with the ICO. Also check whether anti-money laundering registration and a redress scheme apply, and be clear about how you are paid, checking advertising rules.

Monthly revenue is typically around £0 to £3,000, depending on how many leads turn into signed leases. Income can be slow to start, as leads may take months to convert into deals.