With the countdown on to the 2015 General Election, Boxpod’s managing director Nick Marlow lists his top five wishes Reduction and review of the entire Business Rates system More support to small businesses Removal of Business Rates on empty properties Reduction in VAT Reduction in corporation Tax Let us know what you’d like to top …
Shaping up for flexible workspace
There has never been a better time to be providing flexible workspace. Demand is increasing year on year with more and more entrepreneurs starting their own businesses. The latest report into the UK Business Centre Market says that it is uniquely placed to respond quickly and adapt to changing demand from businesses. The Business Centre …
Don’t miss out on your chance to claim £1,000s in Capital Allowances
Capital Allowances – You could be paying too much tax! Capital Allowances (CA) are a valuable form of tax relief for any tax-paying individual or business that owns a commercial property, and could be worth up to 40% of the purchase price. If you are a UK tax payer, either personal or corporation tax, claiming …
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Landlords call time on long leases
Short term lets and flexibility are key when it comes to meeting tenants’ demands now. Today’s businesses are looking for alternatives to the traditional 25 year lease as they don’t want the long term commitment to premises. Enquiries for short term lets are becoming more and more frequent. Boxpod, the specialist website linking landlords and …
Boxpod joins rallying cry for overhauling business rates system
Businesses throughout the UK are calling on the Government to introduce fairer business rates. Following an open letter published in the Daily Telegraph (September 16, 2014) signed by over 100 companies, Boxpod managing director Nick Marlow said the need for fairer rates extends to all businesses, big and small. He said: “We need fairer business …
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Rural-urban space
Development and the environment is on the discussion agenda today. And one area to keep a close eye on is the rural-urban fringe. Alister Scott, Professor of Environmental and Spatial Planning at Birmingham City University, explains: “The rural-urban fringe is dominant UK space but is forgotten as a place in itself. It is a neglected, messy, …
Spotlight on Newcastle
What’s happening in the commercial property market around the country? Keith Stewart of Naylors gives Boxpod his ‘View of Newcastle’ Q. How would you describe the commercial property market in Newcastle currently? A.The market is buoyant and has been for the last 6 to 9 months. There is more confidence in the market and …
A Landlord’s View: Comparing advertising options
“As a Landlord and a long time believer in the power of small box adverts in the local newspaper, I was surprised and continue to be amazed by the power of Boxpod. A small advert in three of our local newspapers with a life span of only three weeks costs approximately £145 and will usually …
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Small is Best
“Keep commercial units small and flexible to encourage more tenants to sign on the bottom line”. This is the message from Boxpod’s MD Nick Marlow. “There’s a big demand for small units, anything from 500-1,000 sq ft. Another thing we are seeing more and more of is a demand for office sharing or renting space …