{
  "url": "https://classa.info/cities/edinburgh/industries/consulting",
  "title": "Management consulting office space in Edinburgh",
  "description": "Where management consulting occupiers cluster in Edinburgh, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Management consulting occupiers in Edinburgh typically cluster in New Town / George Street, plan ~175 sqft per seat at trophy fit-out ($260–370/sqft), and pay around 42 GBP/sqft ($53 USD) on Class A.",
  "tldr": [
    "Preferred submarket: New Town / George Street.",
    "Typical fit-out spec: Trophy ($260–370/sqft).",
    "Plan ~175 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.",
    "Class A rent context: 42 GBP/sqft ($53 USD).",
    "Typical lease: 10 years with 18 months rent-free.",
    "Talent depth in Edinburgh: 85/100."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "city": "Edinburgh",
    "industry": "Management consulting",
    "naics": "541611, 541612",
    "preferredSubmarket": "New Town / George Street",
    "preferredFitoutSpec": "Trophy",
    "fitoutBand": "$260–370/sqft",
    "sqftPerSeat": 175,
    "classARentLocal": "42 GBP/sqft/yr",
    "classARentUsd": "$53/sqft/yr",
    "vacancyPct": "8.4%",
    "typicalLeaseYears": 10,
    "typicalRentFreeMonths": 18,
    "talentIndex": 85,
    "corporateTaxPct": "25%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Where do management consulting occupiers lease office space in Edinburgh?",
      "answer": "Most cluster in New Town / George Street. Rent runs ~42 GBP/sqft ($53 USD) for trophy and prime stock."
    },
    {
      "question": "What fit-out spec do management consulting occupiers run in Edinburgh?",
      "answer": "Typically trophy at $260–370/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "How much office space per seat should a management consulting occupier plan in Edinburgh?",
      "answer": "Plan ~175 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 17,500 sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "What NAICS codes describe the management consulting vertical?",
      "answer": "Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541611, 541612."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the talent index in Edinburgh?",
      "answer": "85/100. Use the city profile for full detail."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "city-industry",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/edinburgh/industries/consulting), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}