Landlords sitting on persistently empty properties will have assets seized and leased
Data shows barber shops are fastest-growing high street occupiers
Vacancy rate now 15.7%, down from last quarter’s 15.8%, but gaps in shopping centres are rising
COMMENT Business rates reform is what is needed in order to reinvigorate the high street
Number of empty stores fell to 14.1%, but that is still higher than the pre-pandemic figure of 12%
Proposed compulsory rent auction rules slammed by sector
Is this a much needed glimmer of hope for retail?