ARTICLES BY ASTOP

Hidden Vacant Property Costs

Hidden Vacant Property Costs: The True Financial Impact of Empty Commercial Properties

Prolonged vacancies in commercial properties are a pressing concern for landlords and investors increasingly being pressured to reduce expenditure and maximise returns.
Empty Rates Burden Industry Panel

The Empty Rates Burden Industry Panel

ASTOP was pleased to join an expert panel hosted by Completely Retail News, where industry leaders discussed the challenges of empty rates and solutions for easing the financial burden on landlords and retailers.
Sustainable urban development

Council Roles In Ethical Property Management

In recent years, UK local councils have played a new, pivotal role in managing commercial properties within their jurisdiction, promoting sustainable urban development, and supporting community revitalisation.
Improving & Saving Lives

Business Rates Relief & Charity Case Studies

ASTOP service improves & saves lives by providing rate relief on empty properties. Read about our community-enhancing case studies here.
New Rules on Industrial Rates Relief

New Rules on Industrial Rates Relief

ASTOP helps businesses ethically handle their tax liabilities. Who better to guide you through expected changes to empty rate schemes?
Expected Empty Property Business Rate Changes

The WHY of Empty Rate Changes

ASTOP helps businesses ethically handle their tax liabilities. Who better to guide you through expected changes to empty rate schemes?
Expected Empty Rate Changes

Expected Empty Rate Changes

ASTOP helps businesses ethically handle their tax liabilities. Who better to guide you through expected changes to empty rate schemes?
London Borough Business Rates Guide

London Borough Business Rates Guide

We know charities and community organisations continually struggle to pay their overheads. It can feel like the bills are never ending. There is good news when it comes to business rates though.
Social Impact Assessment

Why Social Impact Assessments Matter

You may have heard the term ‘Social Impact Assessment’ but might not know exactly what it means. Relax, we’re here to help. In today's rapidly changing world, commercial businesses are...