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Landlord in appeal over stealth tax
A RETAIL landlord has appealed to the government to scrap a stealth tax on empty property which he says will bankrupt him.
Max Allen, a Kent-based businessman who owns several shops and office units in Chatham, says he will pay £33,000 a year under the new rates system, which will force him either to sell up or file for bankruptcy.
From April this year business rate relief on empty property was cut, with the government claiming it would reduce rents and increase property supply.
A RETAIL landlord has appealed to the government to scrap a stealth tax on empty property which he says will bankrupt him.
Max Allen, a Kent-based businessman who owns several shops and office units in Chatham, says he will pay £33,000 a year under the new rates system, which will force him either to sell up or file for bankruptcy.
From April this year business rate relief on empty property was cut, with the government claiming it would reduce rents and increase property supply.
Designer scores a Gola
BRITISH sport brand Gola have announced a men's and women's footwear collaboration with French haute couture designer Christian Lacroix.
The Gola by Christian Lacroix collection for SS09 takes its inspiration from the designer's house pattern 'Torero Cape' and includes two men's and two women's styles.
The designs aim to offer a twist on classic sport footwear by incorporating elements and techniques signature to the French fashion house, such as rich leathers, bold colour palettes, intricate embroidery and embossing.
BRITISH sport brand Gola have announced a men's and women's footwear collaboration with French haute couture designer Christian Lacroix.
The Gola by Christian Lacroix collection for SS09 takes its inspiration from the designer's house pattern 'Torero Cape' and includes two men's and two women's styles.
The designs aim to offer a twist on classic sport footwear by incorporating elements and techniques signature to the French fashion house, such as rich leathers, bold colour palettes, intricate embroidery and embossing.
