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James Merrick from Johnson Fellows, Birmingham-based chartered surveyors, discusses the threats and opportunities affecting the West Midlands retail sector. As retail specialists, Johnson Fellows has experienced all sides of the recession through its clients. Whether seeking advice on rates, attempting to negotiate lower rents and…Read More
That is not the question you should be asking yourself, according to Colin Whelan, head of rating at Johson Fellows. More importantly, this is the question you should be asking your business rates advisor. People, along with the Valuation Office (VO), the government body who…Read More
Drastic action must be taken urgently to stop the traditional High Street “hemorrhaging further and bleeding to death”, according to Birmingham-based chartered surveyors Johnson Fellows. Nick Wint, partner at the retail sector specialists, issued the warning amid more news of major brands closing hundreds of…Read More
Business people are being offered free advice on how to cut their property costs at an event being staged by Birmingham-based chartered surveyors. Johnson Fellows is inviting people to meet its team and discuss issues ranging from rent reviews, lease renewals, valuations, rating, management, building…Read More
Midlands-based chartered surveyors Johnson Fellows has announced that James Merrick has become an equity partner in the ambitious company. James joins existing equity partners Nick Wint, Andrew Rowson and Neil Wetherell at the property specialists based in Newhall Street, Birmingham. James who, along with Nick…Read More
Property experts are predicting a bright new year for Birmingham and believe an air of optimism has returned to the retail sector in Britain’s second city. Chartered surveyors Johnson Fellows say the city has recovered from the “perfect storm” of financial meltdown which wreaked havoc…Read More
West Midlands businesses forced into drastic action to slash their cost base as they battle to survive may be missing a trick, according to a Birmingham-based rating specialist. Retailers have been shedding staff, closing shops and attempting to renegotiate rents as they struggle to make…Read More
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