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Landlord Survey: Challenges of Vacant Commercial Properties

Introduction:

Bromley Council is conducting this short survey to understand the difficulties landlords face when their commercial properties remain vacant for extended periods. Your feedback will help shape strategies to support property owners and revitalize the local economy. This brief survey consists of a number of short questions and should take less than 7 minutes to complete.
Landlord (or Managing Agent) Details
1.Organisation name
2.Business Rates Account No (if known) e.g. 711xxxxxxxxxx
3.Property Reference (if known) e.g. 100xxxxxxxxxxxx
4.Correspondence Address:
5.Name of Contact (at above organisation):
6.Contact Telephone:
7.Contact Email:
Vacant Property Information
8.What type of vacant commercial property do you own?
9.How long has the property been vacant?
10.Approximate size of the property (sq. ft.):
11.Is the vacant property situated on a high street location ?
12.Please specify the address of the vacant property below
Challenges
13.What are the main reasons your property remains vacant? (Select all that apply)
14.Which of the following challenges have you faced? (Rate each from 1 = Not a challenge to 5 = Major challenge)
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Finding suitable tenants
Marketing the property effectively or marketing costs
Meeting compliance or regulatory requirements
Financing improvements or renovations
Security and maintenance costs during vacancy
Providing alternative uses or meanwhile uses
Impact on cash flow and mortgage obligations
Support & Solutions
15.What types of support would help you lease or repurpose the property? (Select all that apply)
16.Would you consider temporary or alternative uses for the property?
Additional Comments
17.Please share any other challenges or suggestions you have regarding long-term vacant commercial properties