How Charity Leasing Reduces Security and Insurance Risk

Empty units attract break-ins and higher premiums. Charity leasing keeps space active, reduces incidents, and can improve insurance terms while cutting costs.

The True Cost of Empty Commercial Property in 2026

Empty units cost more than lost rent. See 2026 costs for rates, insurance, security and repairs, plus practical ways to cut the damage.

How AI Is Changing Ethical Property Management for UK Councils

How AI can help councils improve ethical property use, community regeneration, and social value decision-making.

Ethical Property Trends for 2026

For those working in the UK commercial property sector, it is no news that ethical property management is becoming a more mainstream feature across regeneration strategies.

How Landlords Prove ROI by Leasing Empty Properties to Charities

Prove ROI from charity occupation. See how Social Value Reporting strengthens council relationships and makes discretionary rates relief more likely.

Business Rate Loopholes: Legal Cost Mitigation

Explore business rates loopholes, including legal strategies such as short-term occupancy and charitable leasing to save on vacant property costs.

Changes Expected Under the New Labour Government – Upcoming Budget

With the new Labour government set to announce its first budget, significant changes are expected in property taxation and empty property 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?

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?

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.