FACILITIES

Office Location Decision Matrix

This decision matrix compares three possible office locations with four criteria. Commute access and client access measure convenience, annual rent represents the cost tradeoff, and room to grow looks beyond the first lease term. Each option is scored on the same scale, and the weights indicate which factors matter most to the company. The matrix makes the decision assumptions visible and provides a useful starting point for a facilities discussion. It does not include every lease concern. Add security, accessibility, fit-out cost, network availability, parking, and local rules when they matter. Scores should be based on current facts, and the team should agree on what a high score means before reviewing the result.

UPDATED 2026-09-24
EXAMPLEOffice Location Decision Matrix
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

A growing company needs to compare three office locations using the same business criteria.

Key decisions

  • Access: Weight staff and client access separately where both matter.
  • Cost: Score annual rent as a favorable lower-cost option.
  • Growth: Include future space capacity.
  • Evidence: Refresh scores with current lease and transport information.

When to reuse this

Use this matrix to focus a site-selection discussion before lease negotiation and due diligence.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why weight commute access highly?01
It can materially affect staff convenience and recruitment, but each company should set its own priority.
What does a high rent score mean?02
In this example, it means a more favorable annual rent.
Can I add lease risk?03
Yes. Add a criterion and score each location with the same definition.
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