After

Here's what my studio looks like after few weeks of occupation:


A couple of people were asking about it, so:

How I found it - I mostly looked online, searching local commercial estate agents for workshop or very cheap office space.
What to look for - To make a meaningful search it helps to have some idea of what you want. Consider:

• Location, affects travel time and costs.
• Size, how much space do you want/need? (Calculate the area of your living room and scale accordingly to get an area of what an area looks like.)
• Facilities: I looked for good daylight, independent access, parking, toilets/access to water. What might your visitors need (if you do an open studio, exhibition, workshops or simply hire a model)?
  
• Terms:Is it a lease or a licence? (Ensure you know the difference)
  
• What is/isn't included?
  
• Costs: What is your budget? Don't forget business rates, insurance, electricity, heating, service/maintenance charges and other services etc.