Commercial space in Waltham Forest is predominantly composed of privately owned properties with availability marketed through agents, local and trade advertising.
As with the residential property market, there are platforms which pull together details of properties from multiple sources, creating a searchable database of availability. Sites such as Rightmove, LoopNet and Zoopla list commercial properties and combined with a search of local agents you will have a reasonably comprehensive idea of properties available in your search area.
Council owned properties
Waltham Forest Council offers a variety of commercial properties for rent including retail, light industrial and community uses. Council commercial spaces are usually in high demand and so the number of spaces available can be limited.
If you are interested in Council commercial properties then please visit the Council website
Managed Workspaces
Managed workspaces (typified by well-known operators like WeWork) that provide space for small businesses, with flexible terms, shared common spaces and which generally favour newly formed, or start-up, businesses are a growing sector in the commercial property space.
Waltham Forest has a vibrant Managed Workspace sector and together with the Council, a dynamic network of Managed Workspaces has committed to providing high-quality workspaces, at affordable rates.
This has led to the creation of the Workspace Collective, a carefully vetted group of providers offering top-notch facilities, creating an environment where businesses can thrive. The collaborative approach involves working with local businesses, new developments and utilising council-owned buildings to provide workspaces that support new and growing businesses.
The Managed Workspaces that make up the Workspace Collective can be found in this dedicated directory [link below] and you can send an enquiry about space availability to all members of the collective with one simple form [link below].
The Workspace Directory
The nerve centre for workspaces in Waltham Forest. It's the brainchild of The Workspace Collective, a powerhouse uniting providers. For users, it's more than a directory—it's a tailored journey. Discover trusted spaces, foster connections, and thrive in a community that feels just right. Your workspace transformation begins here.
Workspace Enquiry Form
Workspace Enquiry Form
The Workspace Collective
The collective is a dynamic consortium of workspaces nestled in Waltham Forest and serves as a unified force with multifaceted objectives. With a resounding collective voice, the group champions the interests of the borough's workspace community, fostering collaboration and steering shared agendas. Its mission extends to instigating positive change in local and regional governance, promoting knowledge exchange among workspaces for enhanced efficiency and business growth. Functioning as an invaluable 'information funnel,' the collective ensures workspace residents receive pertinent support for their businesses. The initiative also facilitates streamlined access to suitable workspaces, maintaining a transparent communication channel between workspaces and the council.
Membership is open to all workspace providers in the borough, requiring a commitment to bi-monthly meetings. Current members, such as Switchboard Studios, Creative Works, Yonder, and others, exemplify the diverse and thriving community within the Workspace Collective.
Help and support on property
Advice and guidance on matters relating to commercial property are available through a number of sources.
Commercial property lettings: guide
The Council has produced ‘Commercial property lettings: guide for businesses’ which contains a list of considerations a business should consider before entering into a commercial lease arrangement and a comprehensive downloadable guide to Leasing a Commercial Property.