We know how difficult it is to run a business, after all Philip Bowe has had "fingers in pies" in a variety of businesses since 1981. BIV Bowes itself was established in 1991. As landlord or tenant you want to make sure that you're getting a fair return on any property in your portfolio and that any outgoings are just and where they should be. What we do at BIV Bowes Independent Surveyors in Newcastle upon Tyne is make sure revenue and outgoings ARE a fair reflection of your property portfolio, that the right amount of rent is being paid, that the rateable value of your property is accurate, and if you are a tenant that any necessary repair work which falls on you is only that which is justifiable.
So Mike Ashley wants landlords to play a part in the change in retailing by altering lease agreements in traders' favour. Now, I represent both landlords and tenants, and try to present a fair deal to both at any rent review or lease renewal.
A few years ago, I was referred to value some land in Northumberland to build a house on. The land was for sale at 195,000. I valued it at 80,000. The prospective buyer was very upset and told my referrer I was wrong. My client (of 29 years) told him I couldn't be that wrong.
"Online" or "Offline" is often viewed in a binary position as if one can only be one or the other, and the doomsayers are constantly saying the High Street is dead and online is the only future. I disagree. I agree we need changes in the tax system so that there can be some equality for traders who.
Well this week I was asked to let a builder to quote for a job to to create a couple of flats out of what is currently a commercial property, and before seeing that, value the existing building and end "product".
Who am I to tell you about business?