Commercial Property

Bury St Edmunds Business Premises

Business Premises? Office? Shop? Industrial Unit? Serviced Offices? Warehouse Unit? Factory? Restaurant? Workshop? Or Start from Home?

Whether you choose to work from home or are looking to rent or buy a business premises, you may like to read our commercial property articles which cover the various options for small business or new business start ups. (We also have a section dedicated to working from home.)

A list of useful contacts in Bury St Edmunds who are keen to help you can be found below.

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Framlingham Technology Centre

Framlingham Technology Centre provides a comprehensive range of workspace solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. Heres a detailed overview of our services:

Office & workshop rentals
Fully serviced offices and workshop spaces with high-speed internet, 24/7 access, and professional facilities
Ideal for startups, growing businesses, and established enterprises looking for a modern, well-equipped workspaceFlexible rental agreements to suit different business needs

Virtual tenancy
A cost-effective solution for businesses that require a professional address without a physical office
Includes mail handling and business support services, ensuring a seamless business presence
Perfect for remote businesses, freelancers, and startups looking to establish credibility
Perfect as a satellite office for businesses needing a location close to Sizewell C

FramFlex coworking space
A dynamic coworking hub designed for freelancers, remote workers, and startups
Offers hot desks, dedicated desks, and private workspaces in a collaborative environment
Access to networking opportunities, business support, and a professional community
Includes high-speed internet, meeting room access, and flexible membership options

Meeting room hire
Spaces available for conferences, client meetings, presentations, and team collaborations
Options range from small meeting rooms to a theatre-style setup for larger gatherings
Equipped with modern technology, ensuring a professional setting for business discussions

Additional benefits
Prime location in East Suffolk, with easy access from Ipswich and the A12. Close to Sizewell C
Competitive pricing for office space, workshops, and meeting room hire
State-of-the-art infrastructure, including dedicated internet links for high-demand commercial activities
Supportive business environment, encouraging innovation and growth

Framlingham Technology Centre is a leading business hub, providing modern facilities, flexible rental agreements, and a thriving professional community.
You can explore more details at: https://www.t-centre.co.uk.

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Home or Away

Deciding where to run your business could be determined by the nature of your work, running a restaurant from home is probably not a good idea and a window cleaning business is unlikely to need swanky offices!

Work from home

Working from home is definitely the cheapest option, but not always the best. You will need to ensure that you can separate home and work life. Will you be able to motivate yourself and concentrate, or possibly even moretempting—avoid the temptation to work all the time Advantages: Cost, convenience, easy to set up, the kettle is close by! Disadvantages: Domestic distractions, possibly lone working, holiday cover, the kettle is close by!

Top tip! Check to make sure that your lease/house deeds do not prevent you from operating from home. If required, obtain permission from your landlord or building society.

Office or workspace

Starting in an office or workshop will involve higher set up costs than working from home but may be more appropriate particularly if you are planning to employ staff or if your customers come to you. There are important health &safety issues that you will need to be aware of if you are planning to work from any premises. The HSE (Health & Safety Executive) offer free explanatory leaflets at http://www.hse.gov.uk

Lease

A lease is a contractual agreement to rent a property. But do you rent or buy Your financial situation could decide this for you, but if you chose to lease/rent, think extremely carefully about the implications. Lord Forte is famously quoted as saying three most important considerations are LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! However, the better the location the higher the rent!

Who is responsible for repairs

Take legal advice. You want security, but do you want the legal obligation and for how long Business success or failure may mean that you need smaller/larger premises in the future. Ask about a ‘break clause’ which could present an ‘escape route’ at a defined point.

Purchase

Purchasing your property could prove to be an attractive long-term proposition. You will be giving yourself security of tenure, possibly an asset that will rise in value, and any repayments will be reducing your loan rather than simply paying rent to somebody else. You will need to use a solicitor to conduct the purchase, and definitely pay for a full structural survey.

License

With a license, the property owner is effectively saying “OK, you can occupy my property for a while, but I can interrupt at any time and ask you to leave.” The advantage to the owner is obvious, but it can also be a flexible and inexpensive way for a new start to move into premises. Licences are usually relatively short term.

Serviced Offices

Working from your garage or garden shed can appear amateur to prospective clients and lack the kudos of an official business address. But there is an alternative that will keep you sane without bankrupting your business before it’s even off the ground. Renting a desk in a shared office offers the best of both worlds. You’re still your own boss, but you’ll have the business support services, such as internet connection, a receptionist, meeting rooms and technical support, all available on site. You’ll have total autonomy, but feel like you are part of a community.

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Bury St Edmunds Commercial Property

Framlingham Technology Centre

Framlingham Technology Centre provides a comprehensive range of workspace solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. Heres a detailed overview of our services:

Office & workshop rentals

Fully serviced offices and workshop spaces with high-speed internet, 24/7 access, and professional facilities
Ideal for startups, growing businesses, and established enterprises looking for a modern, well-equipped workspace
Flexible rental agreements to suit different business needs

Virtual tenancy

A cost-effective solution for businesses that require a professional address without a physical office
Includes mail handling and business support services, ensuring a seamless business presence
Perfect for remote businesses, freelancers, and startups looking to establish credibility
Perfect as a satellite office for businesses needing a location close to Sizewell C

FramFlex coworking space

A dynamic coworking hub designed for freelancers, remote workers, and startups
Offers hot desks, dedicated desks, and private workspaces in a collaborative environment
Access to networking opportunities, business support, and a professional community
Includes high-speed internet, meeting room access, and flexible membership options

Meeting room hire

Spaces available for conferences, client meetings, presentations, and team collaborations
Options range from small meeting rooms to a theatre-style setup for larger gatherings
Equipped with modern technology, ensuring a professional setting for business discussions

Additional benefits

Prime location in East Suffolk, with easy access from Ipswich and the A12. Close to Sizewell C
Competitive pricing for office space, workshops, and meeting room hire
State-of-the-art infrastructure, including dedicated internet links for high-demand commercial activities
Supportive business environment, encouraging innovation and growth

Framlingham Technology Centre is a leading business hub, providing modern facilities, flexible rental agreements, and a thriving professional community.

You can explore more details at: https://www.t-centre.co.uk.

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Adams & Co

Adams & Co have been successfully helping people to buy and sell business throughout the country for over 60 years. So if you would like some FREE assistance in finding an established business for sale then we can help just let us know the location, and the sort of business your looking for.

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Lettings Agents Bury St Edmunds

Award-Winning local business owners, John and Linda Rushman and their committed team continue to be the agent of choice in the Bury St Edmunds area. The High Profile of Martin & Co Bury St Edmunds, with their town centre presence, has proven to be a winner for landlords and tenants alike. Located on the high street, Martin & Co Bury St Edmunds is one of over 175 dedicated lettings offices throughout the UK.

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