What is an EPC? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) certifies how energy efficient a property/building is. What is the legislation? All properties, commercial and domestic, must have this type of survey done to find how energy efficient the building is. Landlords need an EPC when they are selling or letting the building. The legislation came …
First Person: A landlord’s perspective on retailing today
Boxpod founder and MD Nick Marlow shares his journey from retailer to commercial property landlord, offering an action plan to reignite our high streets. His views literally are from both sides of the fence. For the past 50 years retailing has been a major part of our economy, bringing together the manufacturing industry and service sectors. …
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Working together in business
It’s all about flexibility these days! Flexible leases, flexible workspace, flexible working, flexible repayment terms, and even yoga and pilates for flexible people! This all-round agility is helping Britain’s small businesses thrive during these challenging economic and political times. Boxpod is witnessing the positive benefits of landlords and businesses working together and offers both parties …
Commercial Property Insurance – a handy guide for tenants
Boxpod has teamed up with Abaco Insurance Brokers to produce a checklist to help ensure tenants have adequate cover when renting commercial premises. Make sure you’re properly protected. Q What are the different types of insurance which tenants need when renting commercial property? A If the landlord is insuring the buildings then tenants should cover …
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Guest Blog – Officio’s advice on choosing the best workspace to rent in London for your business
Top five tips to picking the right style and size of London workspace to rent. By Officio’s new business advisor, Dean Ridsdill 1. Think about your Brand The workspace you chose holds more responsibility than you may have realised. It affects employee morale, productivity and wellbeing so it needs to be somewhere people feel motivated and …
On location – looking at commercial property in South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire is on the rise again. Out of the ashes and loss of its mining industries, its commercial property world is seeing a new lease of life. The region’s central location, transport infrastructure, by road, rail and air, plus modern communications and technology are all combining to help South Yorkshire build a strong business …
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Commercial Property Insurance – a handy guide for landlords
Boxpod has teamed up with Abaco Insurance Brokers to produce a checklist to help ensure you have adequate cover for your commercial premises. Make sure your property investments are properly protected. Q What are the different types of insurance which commercial landlords need? A Usually landlords can buy a combined ‘Property Owner’s policy which includes …
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Flex your muscle – Co-working offices in the Capital
Boxpod catch up with Officio, for their insight into offices to rent in London as our own data shows activity is booming. With all the uncertainty looming over the country since the announcement of Brexit, flexibility is the only thing the country can invest in right now. Having the freedom of contracts without daunting timeframes …
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Spring clean your business – physically and financially
Now is an ideal time to take a fresh look at all aspects of your business. A thorough spring clean of premises and making preparations for the new financial year can prove worthwhile. Take control of the business matters which you can, while Brexit uncertainties rumble on. Some key legislative changes come in to force …
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Think clearly: A space solution – rent self-storage containers
A new wave of declutter gurus are showing people the positive value of a neat and tidy home and workspace. Are we really a nation of hoarders and collectors? Judging by the growth in demand for people wanting to rent self-storage, it would appear to be true. Home-workers, sole traders, SMEs and entrepreneurs find self …
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