ARTICLES BY ASTOP

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.

Benefits of Short-Term Office Space for Nonprofits & Charities

March 31, 2025

Short-term office space offers nonprofits flexibility and cost savings. Find out how it can help charities enjoy fewer commitments and more opportunities.

Workspace For Charities

March 4, 2025

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

Empty Commercial Property Infographic

February 5, 2025

Why not partner with ASTOP to turn your empty commercial property into a valuable asset? Discover the benefits through our simple client insight infographic.

Charity Shared Workspace Solutions

January 30, 2025

Strategies for finding collaborative, shared co-working space if you're a non-profit, charitable or community organisation. We can help you save money.

Finding Affordable Non-Profit Office Space

January 22, 2025

Explore strategies for finding affordable office space if you’re a non-profit, charitable or community organisation. We can help you save on property costs.

Security Risks for Empty Buildings: How to Safeguard Your Property

December 11, 2024

Learn about the security risks of vacant buildings and effective strategies to protect your property from vandalism, squatting, and theft.

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