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How to improve commercial property tenant retention
In the competitive commercial real estate market, commercial tenant retention is more critical than ever. Retaining your commercial tenants means having a consistent and predictable income stream, as well as avoiding the costs of tenant turnover. Apa…
How to optimise your store layout
Maximising space efficiency in your store isn’t just about making things fit, it’s about creating a shopping experience that feels intuitive and comfortable for customers. Did you know that strategic layout changes can improve sales by 20-40%? Whethe…
What is a triple net lease (NNN)?
A triple net lease (NNN) is a common type of commercial real estate lease in the UK. It’s especially common for retail spaces, restaurants and other franchise businesses. With a triple net lease, tenants are responsible for more than just their base …
How is footfall measured?
Footfall measurement is an essential tool for property managers and retail owners alike. Tracking visitor numbers helps you gain insights into how well your space is performing on a day-to-day basis. In fact, retail sales in the UK increased by 2% ye…
Inheritance Tax Planning on Buy To Let Properties
With inheritance tax sitting at 40% for an estate above £325,000, a landlord’s next of kin could be set to lose a large amount of money to the HMRC after they die. Here we are going to go through the Inheritance Tax rules with regards to Buy-to-let p…
How MRI Agora Insights can drive your Business Insights
MRI Agora Insights helps you put your data to work for your business, with a single place to access automated insights at-a-glance. By combining data from multiple MRI applications in predefined, out-of-the-box dashboards, you can be up and running i…
How to use AI to interact with your data
Aritificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the real estate industry by helping owners, operators, investors, and tenants to automate tasks and create efficiencies, resulting in better customer service and improved client retention. The technology …
Tell better stories with data visualisation
“Different stakeholders want to hear different stories from data, so giving them the tools to tailor what they need is key.” Ian Niblock, Senior Director Product Development, MRI Software When making big strategic decisions, the ability to tell a…