000			01162cab a2200265 4500
001			WB3522-18
008			090401t1999 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d
035			_a(Sirsi) u93856
041			_aeng
245			_aTax lure urged for conversions
260			_c1999
350			_a0
490			_aPlanning (for the Natural and Built Environment) _v(1321) 4 June 1999, 2(1)
520			_aA 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.
650			_aBPF
650			_aBUSINESS RATE
650			_aCONVERSIONS
650			_aFINANCIAL INCENTIVES
650			_aREDUNDANT OFFICES
650			_aRESIDENTIAL USE
650			_aTAX
690			_aPROPERTY-PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
942			_n0
948			_c09/06/1999
999			_c59486 _d59486