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    Indeed.

    Simon is absolutely right the rents are too high, as are the business rates. In addition due to the layout of many of the premises there is no easy pedestrian access to the upper floors so these cannot be let out separately, meaning if you want a shop you are obliged to take the whole building.

    A few years ago I looked at the old Vodafone shop opposite M&S but as Ruby Estates would not separate the upper floors from the retail premises I walked away as I would not use them but could not sub let them.

    For many independents the main shopping area is unviable, hence the interest in secondary shopping areas such as the lower part of London Road; where a decent lock up shop can be had for in the region of £5-6k per annum.

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