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The 'SME workspace tax': why serviced offices are at the centre of a new business rates dispute

A shift in how the cost of office occupancy is distributed has major implications for high streets and businesses
Shayla Cairns. (Ryan)
Shayla Cairns. (Ryan)
By Shayla Cairns
Ryan
April 27, 2026 | 11:32 AM

The debate around business rates and flexible workspace has re-emerged with renewed intensity, not because of new legislation but because of a shift in how existing law is being applied.

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