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A few of these ways are valid, but certainly not number 5. Just because other people work from home is not a valid reason for you to work from home.

I believe the best way of convincing your boss is to take on his concerns with you working from home:
-administrative red tape concerning heating, electricity, telephone and communications refunds
-less productive meetings: face-to-face meetings are more productive!
-distractions at home