Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in London?

Most cluster in King's Cross. Rent runs ~95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in London?

Typically high-end at $220–320/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in London?

Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.

What is the talent index in London?

96/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Government and public affairs occupiers in London typically cluster in King's Cross, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($220–320/sqft), and pay around 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: King's Cross.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($220–320/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 24 months rent-free.
Talent depth in London: 96/100.

Government and public affairs office space in London

Government and public affairs occupiers in London typically cluster in King's Cross, plan ~240 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($220–320/sqft), and pay around 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: King's Cross.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($220–320/sqft).
Plan ~240 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD).
Typical lease: 10 years with 24 months rent-free.
Talent depth in London: 96/100.

Where they cluster

Government and public affairs occupiers in London typically anchor in King's Cross. Big Tech, life sciences, media, luxury brand creative HQs.

What they pay

Class A rent in London runs 95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) on a 10-year lease with 24 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical government and public affairs fit-out targets high-end specification at $220–320/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 240 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount public office in London typically targets 24,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Lobbying and public-affairs teams cluster near legislative anchors; long-duration leases and conservative concession packages are normal. Largest financial-services and technology talent pool in EMEA. Average all-in compensation indexes 96 vs. New York's 100.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 25%. London leases are predominantly Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI). Tenant pays service charge and is responsible for dilapidations on lease end. Rent reviews to open-market rent every 5 years are standard. Rent-free periods of 18-30 months on a 10-year term are typical, with 'capped' rent-free for break-clause certainty. Personal guarantees are uncommon for institutional tenants; rent deposits are common for younger covenants.

Key facts

city	London
industry	Government and public affairs
naics	813, 541820
preferredSubmarket	King's Cross
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$220–320/sqft
sqftPerSeat	240
classARentLocal	95 GBP/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$121/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	8.6%
typicalLeaseYears	10
typicalRentFreeMonths	24
talentIndex	96
corporateTaxPct	25%

Frequently asked questions

Where do government and public affairs occupiers lease office space in London?: Most cluster in King's Cross. Rent runs ~95 GBP/sqft ($121 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do government and public affairs occupiers run in London?: Typically high-end at $220–320/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a government and public affairs occupier plan in London?: Plan ~240 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 24,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the government and public affairs vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 813, 541820.
What is the talent index in London?: 96/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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