Working from home comes with a host of problems, not least of all the brilliant interruptions that have had us all creased up with laughter during the pandemic. Professer Robert Kelly became a household name after his children burst in on a BBC interview and there are a wonderful array of funny working from home videos scattered across YouTube. 

Despite the challenges of the past year Harrogate has come out looking good again. It has been voted one of the best places in the country to work from home - and it is also a great area to find an office to let. The expanse of green spaces and pleasant atmosphere of the town has people flocking out of the big cities to take up residence here. Let's consider the pros and cons of a couple of working office options:

Office to let signs can be seen throughout Harrogate and the surrounding areas. The pandemic has certainly changed the way people approach work. You'd be forgiven for thinking everyone wanted shared workspaces and to work from home, but underneath it all the tradition of a private office holds its own - and for very good reason. A good quality private office comes with perks that the other options don't provide such as:

First of all when you rent an office you are assured of privacy. Only you and your staff have access to important documents and data. Important and sensitive information can be kept under lock and key and monitored with internal systems giving you privacy. When working from home anyone who pops around to visit can steal a look at the work papers left out on the dining room table - which is definitely a less than ideal situation. 

All offices are not created equal. Office space at Oakwood Park has solid block walls between every office, ensuring phone calls are not overheard by other companies and no one can earwig in when you're making sensitive phone calls to clients. This is something to look for when locating an office to let - how private is it? As one of the fundamental perks of renting an office you want to make sure you're not short changed on this one. 

Closely linked to privacy, security is increasingly a concern in the modern world. A secure office is a must. There are various options for achieving this, from having your own locksmith fit locks to installing CCTV. In any location, in or out of town, a minimum requirement that you should be asking about and looking for is an alarm system that ensures your rented office is secure when you leave it. With individually armed offices to let, electric gates, CCTV coverage and staff onsite out of hours and overnight every office at Oakwood Park is secure, meaning you can rest easy in or out of hours. Handsfree key fob access brings an added bonus of keeping bugs and viruses to a minimum - ensuring the security of our offices to let also extends to your health. 

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We hear about it all the time. Work life balance has become the catch-all, key phrase that everyone likes to throw around. Where you choose to rent an office has a big impact on this aspect of life. An out of town location has a huge impact on commute times, giving you that necessary transition time into work without the stress of traffic and queues. An office away from home means that home is home, and work is work, and it is easier to keep the two seperate when necessary. With beautiful views into the stunning Yorkshire countryside Oakwood Park offers a range of offices to let with enough car parking that even that is quick and easy. 

If you employ staff the office you rent is important. It creates and feeds into the general atmosphere of work and becomes part of the success of your company. Professional and smart offices are a must and workspaces that work for you, with flexibility and room to grow are important. An out of town environment allows the hectic rush to be left behind so that concentrated focus and a dedication to getting things done can replace half completed tasks and piecemeal thinking. Happier staff mean less staff turnover, a greater sense of cohesion in the team and keeping hold of the talent you've invested in. It's a win-win situation.

Professional status is a hard one to pin down - but you don't see many professionals inviting people into their dining room for a board meeting - home is for the socialising, cocktail parties and other benefits of a high flying career. When you have a meeting planned you want to be able to invite a client around, or visit them, in an office. If the office also has ample car parking then it is definitely an added bonus. Few things are worse when you're attending an appointment than being stuck in traffic or struggling to find somewhere to park. With space to move as you grow Oakwood Park has offices to let that gives you the best of all worlds. Fast internet, lots of parking, privacy and security and an environment that keeps your staff happy.