The complexities of VAT regarding commercial property rent are such that it is always best to seek expert advice on this facet of managing and leasing a commercial premises. However, it’s worth noting that commercial property in the UK is typically exempt from VAT. This covers all manner of commercial space, such as warehouses, light industrial units, retail shops, corporate...

As a logistics company, it’s your responsibility to help 21st century businesses manage their warehousing and shipping requirements. Logistics firms need to be agile to handle the requests and demands of their clients, whether it’s storing products securely or transporting them to their final destination.   Whichever part of the supply chain function your logistics company controls, you’ll need a...

There is no doubt that the capital has plenty to offer start-up and fledgling businesses. Most notably, its pool of talent is one of the best to tap into and its technological infrastructure makes it easy for businesses to thrive online. Nevertheless, it’s important for entrepreneurs not to lose sight of the commercial benefits that many other regional cities across...

Commercial property and casualty insurance, also known as commercial building insurance in the UK, is designed to provide peace of mind for commercial property landlords. Although it’s not a legal requirement in the UK for owners of commercial buildings that let out their properties to businesses, it offers comprehensive financial protection should the worst happen their investments. A commercial let...

You might not be aware that certain commercial properties have specific use classes, as determined by the Town and Country Planning Order 1987. This outlines what a specific premise may be legally used for. Planning permission is typically required from your local council’s Local Planning Authority (LPA) department if you wish to submit a ‘change of use’ application. Planning permissions...

Buying a commercial property and living in it is not something most people will have considered. However, with the availability of housing stock seemingly unable to meet demand, it’s an option that some are beginning to weigh up. This is a particularly pertinent point in the heart of central London, where it is estimated that 4.4% of the capital’s 300...

There is often a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when it comes to dealing with damp and mould in commercial properties. Although damp is more common in residential homes that are poorly ventilated and lack central heating systems, it’s also an issue within many commercial spaces across the UK too. As a business, you’ll want to take great pride in...

If your business is at the research stage of finding a new town or city to operate in, choosing a location that’s easily accessible for staff is vital. In fact, a place of work that is easily commutable can even widen your net when searching for talented staff. In today’s hectic modern world, we’re all striving for the ideal work-life...

If you are a business that currently leases a commercial space from a property landlord and you’re thinking about subletting it to a third-party tenant, hold your horses. It’s not quite as simple as setting up a subtenant agreement and ensuring the rent continues to be paid to the property landlord. In most cases, you will require the landlord’s permission...

George Road Business Park is a 93,000 square foot estate, situated in the Witton area of Birmingham, four miles north of the city centre. It’s ideally situated for road links, just a stone’s throw from the M6 motorway and the A38(M).  If you are interested in leasing one of the many self-contained offices or workshops within George Road Business Park...