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Originally Posted by Susanna77  Until the recession is completly over there is no 2nd time round. My situation is identical to that of other friends' of mine who also have businesses. Either the recession needs to end or the prices we're charged to rent shops and offices need to come down. They're were never realistic prices, even before the recession, and they're certainly not now. However, landlords are not willing to negotiate. And in fair honesty my landlord charges me less than everybody else and has not put the rent up, but still it's a lot. |
Can he fill the space if you leave? The answer, at least for commercial space where I am right now, is probably "no". If that's the case, you have all the leverage and it's time to play hardball.