ARTICLES BY ASTOP

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...
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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.
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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.
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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

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...
A Guide To Landlord Charity Discounts

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.
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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.
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EVERYBODY WINS!

We’ve helped forge highly successful alliances between landlords and their agents with local councils, local businesses and local communities for more than a decade. Time and again we demonstrate that supporting good causes is good for business.