ARTICLES BY ASTOP

Charity Leasing to Protect Empty Properties

October 29, 2025

Learn how to find a flexible, low-cost charity workspace solution, negotiate a favourable lease, and secure a supportive landlord in our blog.

CIL Tax and Community Leasing Benefits for Developers

October 27, 2025

Learn how to find a flexible, low-cost charity workspace solution, negotiate a favourable lease, and secure a supportive landlord in our blog.

Why Councils Partner with Ethical Property Solutions

September 24, 2025

Learn how to find a flexible, low-cost charity workspace solution, negotiate a favourable lease, and secure a supportive landlord in our blog.

How Charity Leasing Reduces Business Rates for Landlords

September 17, 2025

Learn how to find a flexible, low-cost charity workspace solution, negotiate a favourable lease, and secure a supportive landlord in our blog.

Why Economic Regeneration Starts With Community Spaces

August 13, 2025

People tend to consider economic regeneration in the context of large infrastructure projects and developments that come from public sector policy.

The Role of Charity Office Space in Community Development

July 23, 2025

Explore the role of charity office space in community development. Discover the benefits of giving good causes places to work in ASTOP’s latest insight.

How Landlords Can Benefit from Short-Term Leases with Charities

June 23, 2025

Explore the benefits of a short-term lease with a charity in our latest blog. Landlords can reduce business rates with flexible, rent-free leases.

How to Assess Nonprofit Tenants for Your Empty Property

June 20, 2025

Supporting charities can help commercial landlords realise financial benefits, including reduced business rates, lower security costs, and increased rents.

Financial Benefits for Landlords Partnering with Charities

May 29, 2025

Supporting charities can help commercial landlords realise financial benefits, including reduced business rates, lower security costs, and increased rents.

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ARTICLES BY ASTOP

Charity Leasing to Protect Empty Properties

CIL Tax and Community Leasing Benefits for Developers

Why Councils Partner with Ethical Property Solutions

How Charity Leasing Reduces Business Rates for Landlords

Why Economic Regeneration Starts With Community Spaces

The Role of Charity Office Space in Community Development

How Landlords Can Benefit from Short-Term Leases with Charities

How to Assess Nonprofit Tenants for Your Empty Property

Financial Benefits for Landlords Partnering with Charities

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