In short. A fitted office is a private office space that already has partitions, meeting rooms, a pantry and flooring in place, so a team can move in without a fit-out project.
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A fitted office is a private office space that already has its fit-out in place. The partitions, meeting rooms, pantry and finishes are done, so a tenant can move in and start work without hiring a designer or a contractor.
What is usually included
- Partitions and glazed meeting rooms.
- A pantry with sink and cabinets.
- Flooring, ceilings and lighting finished.
- A reception area, in many cases.
- Power and data points, in many cases.
What is included varies by space, so check the listing and ask.
What is often not included
- Furniture, which may or may not be left behind.
- IT equipment and your internet service.
- Your branding.
Fitted, landlord's new fittings, partly fitted, bare shell
Ready Office marks each space with one of four conditions:
- Fitted: the fit-out is in place.
- Landlord's new fittings: the landlord has fitted the space out recently to make it ready to let.
- Partly fitted: some elements are in place.
- Bare shell: an empty floor. How the conditions differ.
Who a fitted office suits
Teams that want their own private space but not a fit-out project. In our experience that is mostly teams of about 10 to 40 people who are leaving coworking. Signs you have outgrown coworking.
The trade-offs
- The layout is fixed. You can ask about changes, but you are not designing from scratch.
- It is still a lease. Terms are typically two or three years, with a deposit. Lease terms.
- Check the end of the lease. Ask who owns the fit-out and whether reinstatement applies.
What you save
A new fit-out costs real money and takes months. JLL's 2026 benchmark for a medium-quality Hong Kong office is about HK$1,566 per square foot.
