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All applications undergo a thorough assessment and verification process.

If you need further assistance, please contact business.support@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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A lease renewal is when a tenant and the Council agree a new lease for a premises after the current lease expires, allowing the tenant to continue trading from the property. The terms of the renewed lease may differ from those of the existing lease.

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A rent review is a formal assessment of the rent payable for a property during the term of a lease. The review is undertaken in accordance with the lease and informed by an assessment from an accredited valuer, who considers relevant market evidence to determine an appropriate rental value.

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The support grant is for up to 5 years.
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The support is in two parts:

  1. A reduction in the additional rent you will be expected to pay as a result of the lease renewal through a non-cash grant.
  2. Business advice, guidance and action planning to support you to build capacity in your business. This support is provided by LBP.
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The support is via a non-cash grant You will receive a percentage reduction in the additional rent you should pay as a result of your rent / lease review. We will adjust the rent invoice sent to you.

Example: if your current annual rent is £10,000 and the rent review indicates your rent should be increased to £20,000, you will receive a percentage reduction on the additional amount (£10,000).  The maximum reduction you can receive is 50%.
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It is based on the scoring criteria, including the Community Benefits your business provides. 
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If you are accepted onto this pilot project, you will still be expected to pay full rent after 5 years, once the grant period has ended.

The team at LBP will work with you after joining the scheme to improve your financial resilience through carrying out a business diagnostics review, making recommendations for cost reductions, adaptations and scope for growth.  The aim is to look at financial burdens and how they can be reduced and consider options for increased revenue to allow your business to remain in your premises and fulfil future rent commitments.

This is offered as part of the Rent Reduction Pilot Scheme and therefore all businesses who apply and are accepted onto the scheme must show commitment to participate in the business advice, guidance, action planning and capacity support offer. Any business who does not participate may risk their continued access to the Rent Reduction Scheme. 

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