Letability
It isn’t a word, but we think it should be.
Everything we do is designed, to some degree, to improve the visual appeal and both financial and data efficiency of your properties so as to increase the rate at which you’ll let them… but that’s a bit of a mouthful.
What we’re really doing is increasing the letability of your properties – but the powers that be have yet to deem that a word. So we’re making it one.
Whether it’s just our Data Certification or our full Connected Buildings initiative, you’ll find that everything we do is there to improve the letability of your property.
Changing Times
For several years now there has been a concerted drive from tenants for more flexible and convenient office spaces. According to a report by Cushman Wakefield the take-up of flexible workspaces has increased by around ten times.
This has only been accelerated by Coronavirus.
Future-proof Your Properties
We see these changes as an opportunity to make your property stand out, and our Connected Buildings initiative is designed to meet the challenge.
By offering your tenants full flexibility and convenience you’ll drastically increase the appeal of your property, making it much more lettable than conventional buildings.
To achieve this, we simply install a data circuit in the building before tenants move in. This means they can simply link into the circuit as needed, making it far quicker to set them up and far easier to manage short-term leases.
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How Guest WiFi Can Help You Let Your Commercial Property
It’s 2019, and customers want nothing more than an experience when they visit a store. Unfortunately, some businesses haven’t moved with the times and have failed to implement strategies that will keep customers interested. As a result, brands have been forced to shut their doors and enter administration on the high-street which has led to a number of vacant properties on the market.
That’s not hard to believe either, as the UK has suffered from a massive decline in recent months which has been notoriously documented in the media. While it might seem like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel for retail on the high-street, there is a way to entice brands back into physical stores; and if you have an empty property standing, there’s a few things that you can do to make it more appealing to them.
The secret to success on the high street
Customers are looking for something more than the norm when shopping offline and that’s what big brands haven’t delivered. If you’re looking to set up on the high street, you need to offer something different that they can’t find elsewhere — from your competitors to your own online store.
Depending on the type of business you run, there will be different ways that you can make each customers trip more personal. This can range from in-store kiosks that allow shoppers to see the availability of products they need and make an order, like Argos, to hosting in-store learning sessions like the Apple Store. It’s important to be as creative as possible in 2019 to capitalise on the interest of your customer. If they find your story enjoyable, chances are they’ll want to return.
Another consideration should be guest Wi-Fi. Everyone who enters your store now expects to be able to connect to the internet and this could be a great opportunity for your business. With this, you’ll be able to advertise to them efficiently — as they’ve already shown interest to your brand by entering your store — with special offers and services they may not be aware of. Everyone loves a good deal!
What makes your commercial property more lettable?
There are a lot of factors which will make your commercial property more attractive to brands looking to expand their operations. An important consideration will certainly be the location — as they want to be present in a place that will guarantee customers. If you have an empty property in a lucrative city centre, then you’re already one step closer to securing a letting agreement with another business.
With more businesses looking to create an unforgettable experience once a customer steps in store, it’s important that you give your tenants flexibility in design. Whether this is creating new sections/rooms within the building, or completely transforming the current layout, if you give them the opportunity to work with what they’ve got, chances are they’ll attract more customers, increase their sales and ensure their survival on the high street. Why is this important? Because their sales will line your pockets when it comes to the occupation of the building.
Data connectivity is another big area of focus for many retailers, and some cities have better connectivity than others. If your building is positioned in a good location, you shouldn’t have an empty property for too long though.
You still have a chance to survive on the high street, despite the digital takeover!
Optimise your Connectivity
A great internet connection is essential in today’s hi-speed world. This is even more important in the work environment where the frustration of a slow or non-existent internet connection can create a poor tenant experience.
fuse[media] have recently completed improvements to the data connectivity of two large multi-occupancy office buildings in the heart of Newcastle city centre. Working closely with the landlord and their agents fuse[media] installed a wireless leased line and guest Wi-Fi network in each building.
Not only did this significantly improve the connectivity within the properties but it also increased their WiredScore certification levels.
To find out how fuse[media] can improve your properties connectivity and increase its WiredScore certification ranking, get in touch or call 0330 333 1166
Leading Cities In The UK For Data Connectivity
There’s a lot that you must consider when it comes to an office space for your business — from how much it costs to rent to the proximity to transport links. However, these two massive factors come after one thing: data connectivity. It’s 2019, and all modern businesses require a stable network to ensure their teams can carry out their day-to-day tasks online.
Naturally, when you’re on the hunt for a new office space, you will think more of both the visual and financial aspects. Everyone wants a swanky office that doesn’t cost too much! But, if the strength of data connectivity is not addressed at the beginning stages of property searching, then you’ll be doomed from an operational perspective in the future.
Data connectivity rankings differ throughout the UK, meaning that some cities are more connected than others. Fuse Media takes a closer look at the top 10: combining mobile, broadband, and WiFi hotspot rankings to show businesses where they’d perform best in terms of data strength.
| City | Connectivity Ranking | Mobile
Rank |
Broadband Rank | WiFi Hotspot Rank | 4G Coverage | Avg. Download Speed | People Per Hotspot |
| London | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 60.92% | 31.70Mbps | 689.00 |
| Manchester | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 60.92% | 30.44Mbps | 395.00 |
| Nottingham | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 60.92% | 31.24Mbps | 904.00 |
| Salford | 4 | 11 | 5 | 35 | 59.54% | 33.02Mbps | 1560.00 |
| Birmingham | 5 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 60.77% | 30.82Mbps | 650.00 |
| Glasgow | 6 | 3 | 26 | 11 | 60.92% | 31.02Mbps | 756.00 |
| Southampton | 7 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 38.08% | 32.86Mbps | 1179.00 |
| Leicester | 8 | 10 | 18 | 29 | 60.02% | 30.62Mbps | 1285.00 |
| Coventry | 9 | 7 | 12 | 44 | 60.92% | 30.90Mbps | 1406.00 |
| Brighton | 10 | 18 | 2 | 40 | 44.69% | 33.30Mbps | 1446.00 |
It’s no surprise that London copped the top spot for connectivity as the capital continues to thrive as the leading business hub. This was shortly followed by Manchester, which has a well-known, innovative, digital scene. Although we’ve documented 4G connectivity above, the UK is set to introduce 5G to create a faster online experience in 2020. Currently, the system in place allows around one gigabit per second of data transfer. Experts predict that 5G will offer around 10 gigabits per second.
There are many companies helping build 5G’s telecommunications network. Recent news surrounding Gavin Williamson who acted as Defence Secretary was fired by Prime Minister, Theresa May, for leaking information that Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies would play a limited role and supply the UK with the necessary equipment.
Evidently, the UK is only becoming better in terms of data connectivity. With this in mind, businesses and landlords of the future will be able to benefit massively whether this be doing their work or selling properties.
To learn more about what may seem like a confusing topic, our team of experts are always on hand to help. From our ultrafast internet solutions to rates mitigation, we really do offer it all!
More Businesses Reliant on IoT and Secure Data
Vodafone has recently announced that one third of companies are using IoT (Internet of Things), with 76% of those admitting that it’s critical to their operations.
This means that an increasing number of businesses are reliant on systems of computing devices and digital machines which connect, interact and exchange data without human input. But, why are companies choosing to go down this route rather than the traditional one, such as paper administration? IoT adopters revealed that reduced operations costs, better collection of accurate data/insights and improved employee productivity were three of the main reasons for implementing IoT.
In the majority of cases, a secure and fast data connection is required for IoT to function efficiently. Without this, systems will no longer be able to interact with each other and provide businesses with the services they require to operate at maximum capacity. In fact, internet downtime reportedly cost British businesses £7 billion in 2016 — you can’t afford to undermine the effects of data failure.
As a provider of data connections, including fibre leased lines and 4G, we understand the importance of having a secondary or back-up data connection to be used in the event of a primary failure. Want to learn more about how we can help? Contact us today.