ARTICLES BY ASTOP

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
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.

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...

Charity Business Rates Relief?
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.

UK Business Rates Modernisation Bill Guide
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, adaptability is key. The United Kingdom, with its dynamic economy, is no stranger to the need for periodic updates to legislation governing commerce.

Strategies to Avoid Business Rates on Empty Properties
In our view, the need to pay business rates on most vacant commercial properties can exacerbate financial problems for many UK businesses.

Who Pays Business Rates?
In the intricate web of commercial property transactions, one question often comes up for both landlords and tenants alike: who is responsible for paying business rates? This issue has far-reaching implications for businesses and property owners alike...

Navigating Business Rates: A Guide To Landlord and Charity Discounts
In the United Kingdom, business rates are a significant financial consideration for landlords and property owners. These rates are a form of local property tax levied on non-domestic properties including commercial spaces, offices, factories, and warehouses.

Win-Win For Landlords & Charities Looking For Premises
Empty spaces, whether in the heart of bustling cities or in suburban areas, have long been a concern for landlords, local government and communities alike. Vacant shopfronts, unused buildings and empty retail space contribute to economic blight but also represent missed local opportunities.