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Property and Premises 
Finding Business Premises in Eastleigh
Whether you are looking for your first premises, expanding to
somewhere bigger or moving your business into Eastleigh, we
can help. The links below should provide you with the
information you need. If you require further
assistance, please contact the Asset Management
Section or Economic
Development Section who may be able to offer further
support.
Office Space to let:
Industrial Units to
let:
Shops to
let:
Car Parking spaces to
let:
Additional Useful
Links:
Commercial Property Register
The Commercial Property Register is maintained by our colleagues
at Southampton City Council and covers Southampton, Eastleigh, New
Forest, Test Valley and Winchester. In partnership with local
property agents, the database is updated daily so that you can
search
online to find the type and size of business premises you
need.
Eastleigh Business
Centre - Wessex House
Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9FD -
Telephone: 023 8061 9722
The Business Centre is a unique business operation run by
the Council offering premises and business support services for new
and emerging enterprises.
The Centre, which is conveniently located, provides managed low
cost fully serviced office accommodation on flexible terms together
with an extensive range of business services, including free
business development advice, subsidised business skills training,
virtual office, conference facilities and now
new video conferencing.
Designed to help local enterprises Eastleigh Business Centre is
home to some 80 companies, which range from IT and financial
services to engineering and construction, and employ more than 300
people.
For more information please telephone 023 8061 9722, E-mail:
sandra.giles@eastleigh.gov.uk or
visit the Eastleigh Business
Centre Website.
Pay as you Use Workspace - Smarter Working Centre
A new Smarter Working Centre is now open in
Eastleigh offering affordable pay as you use workspace,
meeting facilities and office services for entrepreneurs, business
start-ups, home-based businesses, remote workers and
commuters.
Based in the town centre at Wessex House, the
Eastleigh Smarter Working Centre has been set up by Eastleigh
Borough and Hampshire County Councils and includes four workspaces,
business level broadband and wifi, plus additional private office
accommodation and meeting/training rooms. Users can also take up
optional services such as mailing, fax, copying and printing. There
is also access to support, training and advice from experts such as
Enterprise First, Business Link and Job Centre Plus.
For more information please telephone 023 8061 9722, E-mail:
sandra.giles@eastleigh.gov.uk or
visit the Eastleigh Business
Centre Website.
Working at Home
Working at home can be an ideal option, especially in the early
stages of your business. However, there can be implications
in terms of Planning and Business Rates.
Do you need planning permission?
You do not necessarily need planning permission to work at
home. You can discuss this informally with the
Development Control unit at Eastleigh Borough Council. The
key test is whether the overall character of the dwelling will
change as a result. If the answer to any of the following
questions is 'yes' then you will probably need planning
permission
- Will your home no longer be used mainly as a private
residence?
- Will your business result in a marked rise in traffic or people
calling?
- Will your business involve any activities unusual in a
residential area?
- Will your business disturb your neighbours at unreasonable
hours or create other forms of nuisance such as noise or
smells?
If you are in any doubt you should contact Eastleigh's Development Control Unit.
Should you be paying Business Rates?
The rateable value of business premises is determined by the
Valuation Office. If part of your home (e.g. a spare bedroom
or garage) is used as business premises then business rates
may be payable on that room or rooms. If that is the case,
those rooms are no longer considered to be part of your home, which
could mean that your council tax banding is reduced. You may
also be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief. If you have
any questions regarding the valuation of business premises at home,
contact the
Local Valuation Office.
View the
Valuation Office Agency factsheet on working at
home.
The official Government Business website
provides information on all aspects of business rates,
including working at home and small business rate relief.
Renting Business Premises
If you are looking for your first business premises, this short
guide to renting business premises offers advice about the
different types of leases and the things to look out for.
Published in 2004 by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (now
Department for Communities and Local Government) the booklet
summarises the first steps in finding your premises and tells you
where you can get expert advice.
Thinking of taking on business premises?
Renting
Business Premises - A short guide (external link)
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