Empty Property Rates Report: Where Landlords Are Losing Millions — And How to Stop It
10 June 2025, by Verity Editor
Empty commercial space isn’t just a missed opportunity — it’s a hidden cost draining millions from UK property portfolios every year.
With vacancy levels still high across the country, landlords are now facing the full force of empty business rates. But what if we told you most of that cost is avoidable?
Verity’s new Empty Rates Leaderboard Report reveals where losses are stacking up — and where the biggest opportunities to reduce them lie.
The Real Cost of Vacancy
Commercial landlords across the UK are paying full business rates on unoccupied properties after the short exemption window ends. In some cities and sectors, these bills are reaching eye-watering levels.
The problem?
Most property owners and asset managers don’t realise there are fully compliant, court-approved strategies to legally eliminate or drastically reduce these costs.
What’s Inside the Report
In this exclusive report, you’ll discover:
✅ The top 10 UK regions losing the most to empty rates annually
✅ The sectors hit hardest — and why office and retail landlords should be paying attention
If you’re managing vacant retail, office, or industrial space — this is your roadmap to regaining control.
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