Helpful
information why you should seriously consider buying a garden
office
The
number of people now working from home have increased dramatically
over the years, the reasons for this are various - the most
popular two being either costs or to provide a better work/life
balance. Whilst advances in technology have given many professional
people the ability to work from other locations, craft based
businesses are also finding working from home very advantageous.
When
planning your work space, consider the purpose of the building:
storage; working area; layout etc. Working from home allows
you to plan your own working environment. It should be both
comfortable and appropriate to your specific needs. Work
out the size of Garden Office you require to fulfil all
the criteria.
The Costs
Firstly the initial purchase price of your garden office,
you should also budget for groundwork to give your building
an adequate base suitable for the size and design you choose.
Fitting out to include electrical, insulation, security
and also any desks or storage you may require.
(All these costs are included in our whole works price.
It includes everything mentioned and more, ensuring there
are no hidden extras or anything to worry about).
Ongoing cost would include the heating and lighting of the
building plus a contingency for keeping the building maintained
in good order.
The potential Savings
• Commuting - By reducing your commuting you will save
both time and money in petrol or train costs. Your impact
on the environment will also reduce, whilst lowering your
carbon footprint. The time saved could be spent working
which would then provide greater earnings or spent on other
pleasures. Just consider when you fill your tank or buy
your season ticket - this is money you will never see again.
• Tax - If you are VAT registered and the building
is purchased by your company you should be able to recover
the VAT content, in addition Garden Offices are defined
by H.M.R.C. as "self contained relocatable buildings"
- you would be able to write off the cost of your building
over a number of years as a business expense. Please consult
your accountant for further information on how this applies
to your business.
• Convenience - The ability to achieve the 60 second
commute allows you to work when you wish or leave work unfinished
for you to resume when convenient.
• Rent - If you are currently renting premises an immediate
saving could be made, or if you are about to embark on a
new venture by working from home you would avoid being committed
to leasing a property for a number of years
• Value – Your home Garden office can easily add
£20,000 to the value of your property and increase
the salability. Properties with existing quality, office
space are in high demand.
Alternatives
• Using a bedroom - You are not separating your working
day from your home life. The window cleaner, milkman, children,
your partner, the general house etc. are all distractions
that take you away from earning your living
• Extending your home or converting your garage - Cost
these alternatives with a quote from your builder and see
for yourself how good value a purpose made Garden Office
is
• Moving house to a larger one with more space - Don't
forget the larger house will not only mean a larger mortgage
and increased council taxes - but the charges for H.I.P.
stamp duty, estate agent fees, solicitors and removal are
not recoverable.
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