By occupying your property for a minimum of six weeks, a short-term tenancy resets the statutory void period. This means that the property is then business rate exempt (three months for commercial properties or six months for industrial or warehouse property) if it is empty.
Temporary occupation schemes are a useful – and totally legal – way to save on business rates. Our team can manage the application process for you or advise on self completion.
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