It’s been hailed a Budget for small business and the devil may be in the detail but early reactions to Budget 2016 are positive for Britain’s commercial landlords and businesses. Highlights from Chancellor George Osborne’s March Budget are a cut in business rates and changes to commercial property stamp duty. Boxpod MD Nick Marlow has been …
Choosing the best home for your business
You need commercial premises but how to you choose what’s best for your business? Should you buy or rent the workspace? Boxpod has this advice for business owners ‘house hunting’. Commercial property values are on the up, yet we are still a nation of commercial renters, largely leaving ownership to big firms. While we’ve seen a surge …
Commercial Property is a solid investment
Prices continue to rise as demand for commercial property remains strong in all sectors according to the most recent RICS Commercial Property Survey for Q4 2015. Summary Investors seeking out the industrial sector as 87% more respondents forecast a rise in rents over the next 12 months Shortage of quality stock in the market as …
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Boxpod’s Review and Preview, 2015-2016
It’s that time of year when we look back over the successes and progress we’ve seen in 2015 and forward to further growth for Boxpod and its customers in 2016. Here’s a collection (consider it your Christmas compilation) of soundbites from the Boxpod team: First up, the mastermind behind Boxpod, MD Nick Marlow says: ” The demand for …
Talking heads: Pearson Ferrier
Boxpod explores the commercial property market in the North West through the eyes and ears of one of the region’s leading agents, Pearson Ferrier. Based in Bury 10 miles north of Manchester City Centre, the firm has a diverse range of Commercial Property both for sale and for rent; from high street retail, office accommodation, industrial …
Buy or Rent? That is the question…
You need commercial premises but should you buy or rent the workspace? Boxpod offers business owners its expert view on the debate. Commercial property values are on the up, yet we are still a nation of commercial renters, largely leaving ownership to big firms. While we’ve seen a surge in private landlords buying-to-let in the residential …
Building a steady income from unused premises
Putting all our eggs in one basket is not the best idea – especially when you are at the mercy of the weather or whim of market forces. A healthy business has a number of revenue streams. Today’s landowners are using their estates in a myriad of ways. And diversification into commercial property – workshops, offices and …
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Calls for Cameron to cut red tape
Britain’s small businesses want to see a strong economy and the regulatory burden reduced. In the first survey of small business owners since the 2015 General Election, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals results from 2,327 small firms. The FSB research found 35% of the businesses questioned wanted a sustained economic recovery. Other priorities were …
Billions in capital allowances unclaimed – did you get your tax relief?
It’s been 12 months since the Finance Act 2012 came into force and there are fears billions of pounds of capital allowances have gone unclaimed. Commercial landlords, don’t miss out on this tax break. Market commentator Mark Tighe, managing director of Catax Solutions, says anybody owning a commercial property who hasn’t claimed their capital allowances …
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Act now to save Business Rates relief
The government is considering removing vital business rates relief from small firms and charities to claw back £2.4bn. The warning comes from property consultancy Daniel Watney as a recent government discussion paper sets out the extent of reliefs granted in England in 2013-14. It then asks companies if and how they have been using these reliefs to …