The importance of home has been brought into sharp focus for us all, over the past year. Before “the new normal”, working from home was considered unusual by most, with those regularly doing so falling into two camps; those who had the luxury of a dedicated office space in a spare bedroom or study, or those who took over the kitchen table.
With many people now intending to work from home more often post-pandemic and a 2020 McKinsey & Co study suggesting that 20% of UK executives expect one tenth of their staff to work from home two days a week from now on, productive space in which to do so is undoubtedly becoming more important.
At Quintain Living’s eight Build to Rent (BtR) developments at Wembley Park, space in which to work from home and other thoughtfully designed social spaces have been offered since the rental management company launched in 2016.
As the business has grown, its amenities have diversified and residents in the most recent developments have as many different real-life backgrounds for Zoom calls as those who select them virtually. The free, superfast wifi also ensures residents don’t get a drop in connection – wherever they choose to work from in their building or surrounding neighbourhood that day.
In Quintain’s flagship development, Canada Gardens, residents have access to a library, club house, rooftop terraces, meeting rooms and even bookable office sheds with ample space to work productively whilst enjoying the views of the expansive podium gardens.
In other Quintain Living developments, working spaces range in size and design, from lounges with pods for space to focus, dedicated “WFH” rooms with shared tables and adjoining kitchens, to spaces amongst an open mezzanine with a fireplace.
A work/life balance is easy to practice in Quintain Living developments, with in-building gyms and rooftop spaces with views across London for getting fresh air in between meetings, or for yoga as the sun rises. Residents can even make a coffee whilst they’re up there, with kitchens as high as the terraces. Of course, with this new found flexibility that comes with working from home, it’s no surprise that many more of Quintain Living’s residents are becoming pet owners – the ultimate commitment to a healthy work/life balance.
As warmer weather comes, residents will no doubt be enjoying the many green spaces across Wembley Park for al fresco mid-week lunches and Quintain Living’s BBQ areas as they relax into the weekend, overlooking the National Stadium’s iconic arch.
Flexible tenancies, no deposits or hidden fees, superfast wifi and utilities set up and ready to go make it incredibly easy to become a Quintain Living resident. Apartments furnished with John Lewis & Partners, Samsung and Kohler appliances, a pet-friendly lifestyle, exceptional social spaces, a curated ‘15-minute neighbourhood’ with shops and restaurants on your doorstep (or only two stops on the tube from Central London) are just some of the many reasons why Quintain Living residents love their home.
You can find out more about Quintain Living here, and how you can offer a home to your staff here.
