The Meanwhile Project could provide another solution to landlords with empty high street premises.
The idea behind the project is to provide temporary occupation of empty properties in town centres by community groups to improve footfall, appearance and vitality of town centres which would otherwise be dominated by vacant units.
There are several obvious benefits to landlords of having occupied rather than empty premises including avoiding business rates on empty property.
For more information check out the project's website
Steven Petty, Commercial Property Solicitor
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