Tax lure urged for conversions
Language: English Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1321) 4 June 1999, 2(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: A British Property Federation survey, Conversion of redundant commercial space to residential use, show that property owners are retaining redundant commercial space despite government calls to convert it to residential use, and that those conversions that do take place are largely on an ad hoc basis. The study calls for new financial incentives to encourage conversions, including business rate reductions and tax rebates in specific cases. The study is available for £15 from 0171 828 0111.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3522-18 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 93856-1001 |
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A British Property Federation survey, Conversion of redundant commercial space to residential use, show that property owners are retaining redundant commercial space despite government calls to convert it to residential use, and that those conversions that do take place are largely on an ad hoc basis. The study calls for new financial incentives to encourage conversions, including business rate reductions and tax rebates in specific cases. The study is available for £15 from 0171 828 0111.