Getting the balance right on town-centre rates

Are high rates killing the Scottish town centres? Rating Consultant, Tim Bunker argues for a balanced approach.

 

There is a lot of talk about how excessive business rates are causing the ‘death’ of Scotland’s town and city centres. However this ignores the fact that rates are only one of a number of challenges that are making life tough for landlords, businesses and local communities…

 

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