Recent content by Jackdale

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    Business rates hike

    Business rates are crippling, aside from the rents, they are perhaps the highest burden paid by a business. With most other things we pay for, we at least get something in return, but with business rates there is nothing, it is like a fine for running a business. At least a criminal gets to pay...
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    Landlords increasing rents forcing businesses to close or struggle unreasonably

    This is why I said "reasonable". A 10% increase is reasonable in leases where when they are renewed they are upward only, so from £20,000 to £22,000 might well be reasonable, but from £20,000 to £35,000 is not and there are increases like this. I am seeing shops, even where the council is...
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    Landlords increasing rents forcing businesses to close or struggle unreasonably

    This is a national problem I know, but I am seeing more and more businesses forced to close their shops because the increases in rent is just beyond reasonable. There are some businesses w)ho have put their hearts and souls, as well as a great deal of time and personal finance into a landlord's...
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    Scaffolding

    Has anyone found please that scaffolding has severely impacted their business? I know it is necessary sometimes for essential works, but sometimes it is up for lengthy periods while landlords are looking at the cheapest options, trying to see what grants may be available, and having meetings...
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