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Why a garden office?
Why a garden office?
Working from home, flexible working, or the 'new way of working.' More and more people are recognizing the benefits of working from home. This can be easily done from an additional office, study, or computer room. Buying or leasing a garden office is the ideal solution. A garden office provides tranquility and space to work more efficiently.
Moreover, a garden office is a comfortable solution for working from home while being completely separated from the rest of the house. Other terms for a garden office include: Tiny office, Tiny workspace, Home office, or garden shed office. Want to know everything about a garden office? Then continue reading!
What is a garden office?
The term "garden office" already indicates its meaning; a "garden office" is an office in the garden. Some people choose to set up a room in their house as an office, while others prefer to have a home office. A "tuinkantoor" or garden office is an annex to the house or a standalone structure in the garden. This building is used as an office for remote work from home.
Why buy a garden office?
When working from home and daily life blend together, it can lead to a disrupted work-life balance, as you can't truly unwind from your work at home. With a garden office, you can keep work and personal life separate.
After a workday, you can literally close the door of your garden office behind you and leave your work behind for a while. This is one of the main reasons for purchasing a garden office. Additionally, hosting clients becomes much more pleasant in a secluded office rather than at the kitchen table. They don't have to navigate through your home but can directly approach your garden office.
Advantages of a garden office?
There are several advantages to having a garden office. You no longer have to deal with commuting in traffic, can enjoy a dedicated space without sacrificing a room inside your house, easily create additional workspace, eliminate distractions within your home, and experience increased productivity due to improved concentration.
Did you know that leasing a garden office is comparable to leasing a car? Leasing a garden office could thus serve as an alternative to leasing a car. Leasing might be a better option for your situation than buying a garden office.
In essence, a garden office offers a sustainable and practical solution. If the need for office space diminishes after a few years, it can always be transformed into a studio, garden room, shed, hobby space, TV room, or simply a relaxation area.
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What are the advantages of a garden office?
An office in your own garden comes with many advantages. For health and job satisfaction.
What are the advantages of a garden office?
Positive contribution of a garden office to your health
A garden office is inspiring and contributes to healthy work habits. While working in your own garden office, you're less frequently interrupted, experience minimal office politics, avoid the stress of traffic jams or crowded trains, and have the freedom to structure your work in a way that suits you, all within a familiar environment. Additionally, having an office shed in your backyard provides the opportunity to work surrounded by nature, which enhances job satisfaction.
Sustainability of a home office in the garden
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor when purchasing a garden office. Because you don't need to heat the entire house during the day while working, this reduces energy costs as you consume less. A garden office is often fully insulated as well. As a result, warm air doesn't escape outside in winter and hot air doesn't enter in summer. A 20ft Office unit is constructed from shipping containers.
Shipping containers are extremely durable, waterproof, and have a long lifespan. Materials that are cut out from the shipping containers, such as for window openings, can be reused for purposes like fences or shutters. If the container is no longer needed, it can easily find a second life.
Tax benefits of a garden office
Did you know that a garden office can have tax benefits in the Netherlands? These benefits could apply to you when purchasing a garden office. A portion of the property valuation (WOZ) and business expenses (incurred in the workspace) can be tax-deductible.
From a tax perspective, establishing a garden office can be attractive. If you operate your business from within your primary residence, these benefits may not apply. A garden office is eligible for deduction if it has a separate entrance, sanitary facilities, and if 70% of the business expenses are incurred within the workspace.
Permits for a garden office
In almost all cases, placing a garden office does not require a planning permit (building permit) to be obtained in the Netherlands. If it is not considered a permanent structure and the garden office does not exceed a height of 2.90 meters, a permit might not be necessary in many situations. However, it's important that you are well-prepared and look into the regulations that apply to your specific situation. This includes regulations set by the local municipality, and you should also be aware that there could be additional rules for certain locations. For houses and other main buildings, it's possible to build without a permit under certain conditions if the structure is functionally connected.
In essence, a garden office can be considered functionally connected to the main residential use and thus could be classified as an accessory structure. When purchasing a garden office, you can consider various aspects such as whether it's insulated, whether you want a garden office with a toilet (which might offer tax benefits), and the size of the garden office.
A garden office from 20ft Office®
A 20ft Office garden office is a mobile office solution. The unit can be set up within a few hours, and it's also movable (for example, if you're relocating). It offers tax benefits and can be fully customized according to your wishes and needs.
Furthermore, the 20ft Office provides a tranquil working environment. The garden office is insulated, equipped with heating, good lighting, ample power outlets, pleasant acoustics, air conditioning, and optionally, restroom facilities along with a small kitchen for coffee, beverage chilling, and lunch preparation. This setup ensures you have an optimal workday! For smaller gardens, a 10ft Office garden office is also available.
Three benefits of 20ft Office®
Handcrafted in our own workshop
Easy and quick installation and relocation
Customizable in a 10ft or 20ft container
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