All Property Week articles in Property Direct October 2004
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Insight
Now’s the right time to be in the right place
As interest in flexible business space picks up across the capital, location is still crucial to making the most of the upturn.
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News
Occupiers urged to reach early rating settlements
The Valuation Office Agency tells occupiers to settle queries over new ratings assessments early, hoping to stem a flood of appeals in April.
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Insight
Freehold buyers find a small problem when they think big
Despite favourable market conditions, owner-occupiers are struggling to find modest-sized freehold units.
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Insight
Start-ups lean towards an all-in-one office solution
Small occupiers starting out in business are finding serviced offices can also provide crucial networking opportunities.
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Insight
All part of the service
Serviced office operators are realising that in a competitive market they need to offer more, for less, to attract tenants.
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News
Occupiers fight back against upward-only rent reviews
Federation of Small Businesses and British Retail Consortium lobby government for a ban in the face of property industry support for upward-only reviews.
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Insight
Don't be misled by disability 'advisers'
Two weeks ago new laws governing disabled access to buildings came into force, yet only 37% of small companies are complying (see news, p9).
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News
Disability Act: how to comply without breaking the bank
Part 3 of the Disability Discrimination Act came into force this month, but businesses face a grey area as the act stipulates 'reasonable' changes must be made to cater for the disabled.