FAQs
What makes Work.Life different?
We understand the power of a kick-ass team and that business success is hinged on team happiness! That’s why we create engaging spaces, designed for collaboration and provide a truly personal service where we understand you and your teams needs so that you can be your happiest and most productive work-selves.
What membership plans do you offer?
Hot Desking
Flex – Pay-as-you-go coworking from just £4+VAT per hour. Perfect for freelancers who are fed up of coffee shops or the kitchen table. You can sign up online with no deposit, no sign-up fees – all you pay for is the time you spend with us! Find out more here.
Unlimited – Everything you need to run your business from your laptop. 7 day a week access to any of our locations with no need to reserve your seat. This plan includes access to our events, perks & benefits as well as 4 meeting room credits per month, free printing and use of your home location for you business address. Find out more here.
Resident
Private Office – Flexible private offices in London, Reading and Manchester – fully furnished private office for all team sizes. This membership gives you 24/7 access to your home location and includes events, services, perks & benefits. Find out more here.
What is Work.Life's cancellation policy?
Flex members can cancel their membership at any time.
For all other memberships we usually require 1 calendar months notice. Please refer to you membership agreement for further details.
How do I book a tour?
Book a tour here – simply tell us who you are and what you’re looking for. We look forward to showing you around one of our spaces soon!
What is the difference between Flex & Unlimited hot desking?
Flex is our unique pay as you go hot desking membership, you’ll only be charged for the time you spend in our spaces. Unlimited is our unlimited hot desking membership, giving you access 24/7 to any space you like, plus 50% discount on meeting room bookings.
Both memberships give you access to any space. Learn more.
What is Work.Life's cancellation policy?
Flex memberships can be cancelled at any time.
Unlimited memberships require at least 5 days before the start of the next month.
Resident Memberships, please refer to your earliest end date on your contract or speak to your Membership Manager.
Can I come and use the space for the day?
Yes, you can sign up to our Flex membership and use the space for the day. You then will have the membership for the rest of the month if you choose to use it again! If not, you can cancel whenever you choose.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up to our Flex membership via our Flex page here.
How much is it per hour?
Hourly prices vary in our locations. See specific location pricing here.
Which spaces can I use as a Flex member?
Our Flex membership gives you access to all of our spaces!
How do I cancel my Flex membership?
You can cancel by emailing one of our space inboxes from our contact us page, asking to do so and a member of the membership team will be able to process this for you.
How do I become an Unlimited Member?
Book a tour in at your preferred location then we’ll get you signed up. Check out our locations here.
What's included in an Unlimited Membership?
Our Unlimited hot desking membership is an unlimited hot desking membership that provides flexible desk space and a focused environment you need to feel inspired, plus complete access to a range of great coworking extras such as access to shared amenities. Find out more
Are there any additional costs with a Resident membership?
Our Resident memberships include business rates, service charge, cleaning & maintenance costs. The only services we don’t offer are phones and dedicated bandwidth. However, we can arrange these for a charge.
All you need to pay in addition to your monthly fee is a fully refundable deposit which is usually one months fee* and a set-up fee of £100 per desk.
*dependant on your agreement length
What will I have access to with a private office membership?
A coworking office space gives you affordable, flexible workplaces, with the amenities of coworking – think unlimited coffee, social events, fitness classes and networking opportunities – but with a bit more privacy. Plus you also have the opportunity to brand your office space and make it your own.
Our private offices come fully equipped with furniture, plug sockets, WiFi, and other extras, so you don’t have to worry about a thing when you move into your new office. To find out more book in for a tour.
What is a dedicated desk membership?
A dedicated desk (also known as a fixed desk) is a nice halfway house between hot desking and a private office. Perfect for small teams who want desks which are always reserved. Dedicated desk space is in a shared private office and come with lockable pedestals for your things. Plus, you get access to all coworking amenities, community events and membership perks!
What's included in a dedicated desk membership?
Apart from a dedicated desk in a shared space, you also get 24/7 access, high-speed WiFi, printing credits, meeting room credits (4 hrs/month), access to shared amenities (eg. private phone booths, breakout areas, etc.), all community events & socials, and our online portal for easy meeting room booking, community directory and online events.
How much is a dedicated desk membership?
Dedicated desk prices vary depending on the location. Please check the locations page for the pricing per desk in your desired location or book a tour.
Where can I rent a timeshare office in London?
Timeshare office availability varies by location, please contact directly for availability.
Are dedicated desks available in every space?
No they’re not available in all Work.Life locations. Please enquire directly with the space to check if they offer them.
What is a timeshare office?
A timeshare office is for businesses who don’t need a full-time office, but still need a workspace in some form, office timesharing is a practical option. It might be that you’re only in the area for a few days a week, or perhaps you’re not ready to commit to a full-time office just yet. It’s a great opportunity to test out if an office environment works for you, before signing up full time.
What is included in a timeshare office membership?
With our timeshared offices, you receive all of the usual benefits that our Work.Life members have on your chosen days.
These include discounted meeting rooms, access to printing, unlimited coffee and hot drinks, snacks and in-person and virtual events. With all this included, our new timeshared office memberships really are the most cost-effective and flexible workspace option around.
Will I share my office with another company?
Yes, a timeshare office is split between two or more companies. A timeshare office can be used for 1-3 days per week and is cleaned and emptied every day. Companies won’t need to interact with other companies sharing the office and the membership is offered on a rolling monthly basis for ultimate flexibility.
Where can I rent a temporary office?
Temporary office rental might be available in any of our locations, please check directly for availability via our contact us page
What's included in a temporary office?
With our temporary offices you get to go to work in a beautifully-designed environment that helps to stimulate productivity and enhance those creative juices.
Plus, when you rent temporary office space, you get complete access to perks including in-person and virtual events, snacks and discounted meeting rooms. With all this included, our temporary offices really are the most flexible workspace option around.
How long can I have a temporary office for?
You can book a temporary office for a day, a week, a month or anywhere in between!
How do I book a temporary office?
You simply book a tour in your preferred location, check out our locations here.
How do I book a meeting room?
You can search and book meeting rooms at any of our locations here.
Do I have to be a member to book a meeting room?
You don’t need to be a member to book a meeting room. Visit our meeting room page to search and book meeting rooms at any of our locations.
Where are your meeting rooms location?
We have meeting rooms in all of our coworking spaces that are available to book for members and non-members. Search our locations here.
How many people can meeting rooms accommodate?
Our spacious meeting rooms can fit anywhere from 4 – 20 people. On each meeting room description, you’ll see the recommended capacity.
If you need a larger space to host an event or a board meeting, our Holborn meeting room can accommodate 20 people comfortably.
Do meeting rooms come with video conferencing?
To help you seamlessly collaborate with your team wherever you are, at least two meeting rooms in each coworking space comes equipped with video conferencing software. The meeting rooms with video conferencing are clearly marked on the meeting room descriptions.
All meeting rooms also come with screen sharing, Apple TV and a whiteboard, to help you achieve maximum productivity with your team.
How much do your meeting rooms cost?
Our meeting rooms in London range in price, depending on the number of people they can accommodate. Prices to rent meeting rooms start at £50 per hour in Bermondsey, up to £150 per hour to rent event space in Central London, at our Holborn coworking space.
Our Reading meeting rooms are £60 per hour and our Manchester meeting rooms start from £60 per hour.
What are your opening hours?
Resident & Unlimited members have access 24/7, Flex members have access from 8.30am – 8.30pm Mon-Fri and 9am – 6pm Sat & Sun.
Our membership teams are on site 8:30am – 5.30pm Mon-Thurs and 8.30am – 5pm Fri.
Can I bring guests in?
Resident members: You may bring guests into your office or a booked meeting room. Guests may also accompany you in break out areas. You are responsible for your guests at all times. Guest may not use the hot desking area.
Unlimited / Flex members: You may bring guests in for up to one hour. Guests are only allowed in booked meeting rooms or breakout areas and must be accompanied by you at all times. Guests may not use the hot desking area or phone booths.
If you require a guest to work with you for the day, this is chargeable at the going rate for Flex in that space. You must message the space team to book this in before the guest arrives.
Can I come and use the space for the day?
Yes, you can sign up to our Flex membership and use the space for the day. You then will have the membership for the rest of the month if you choose to use it again! If not, you can cancel whenever you choose.
What are my payment options?
Unlimited, Resident and Dedicated Desks memberships are paid through direct debit, Flex memberships must be paid via credit or debit card.
Can I bring my dog in?
We are dog-friendly and love our members bringing their best pals in. Please keep in mind that not everyone loves dogs and so we ask you to keep your dog with you at all times.
Do you offer a referral reward?
We do for both Work.Life members and non Work.Life members! Find out more here.
