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I run a 65-employee business based in London and am coming to the end of my office lease. I’ve been offered the chance to renew on the same terms, which seems reasonable but others advise I look elsewhere for introductory offers or perhaps even buy. How is the leasing market at the moment?
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I have just received my 2005 draft Rating List assessment and it has gone up substantially. I have had numerous surveying companies contacting me saying that they can reduce my rateable value. What should I do?
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I’m in the process of renewing my company’s business premises insurance. However, the premiums offered by our existing insurer have skyrocketed, despite the fact we’ve not had to make a claim in the past two years and, according to statistics, crime in our area (Glasgow) has dropped by 37%. We’ve a good alarm and locking systems on some of the internal doors, but are there any other steps I can take to help bring the cost down?
