Lewes & Eastbourne Councils Appoint Dukes
Following a robust tender exercise, Dukes is proud to be appointed by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils to collect their Business Rates and Council Tax Arrears. This contract award bolsters Dukes’ existing presence in the South East of England.
Stress Awareness Month 2020
We understand that worrying about money and daily tasks can have a negative impact on your mental health & wellbeing; that's why we've used April's Stress Awareness Month to share guidance and advice on how to remain positive when times get hard. If you're struggling with the stresses of everyday life, or struggling with financial worries, take a look at our tips.
Successful appointment onto the Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole contract
Successful appointment onto the Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole contract.
When repossession is the right approach: A guide to effective eviction
This piece outlines circumstances when it may be faster and more economical to forfeit a lease, rather than engage in a legal battle for rent arrears. This could include flagrant breaches of lease terms, such as damaging the premises.
Guide: Common repossession problems and how to avoid them
A listicle looking at pitfalls facing commercial landlords seeking to evict their tenants. These could include things like someone always being on the premises, tenants applying for relief from forfeiture and counter legal threats. The piece will suggest some realistic approaches to dealing with each issue, but conclude that experienced Enforcement Agents are best placed to handle the matter.
Guide: When it comes to repossession: what are your options?
Commercial landlords who wish to repossess can choose from several options. Do you know the different methods of evicting a tenant?
Non-Domestic Rate: Small Business Grant Scheme
In light of COVID-19, the Chancellor has announced support for business both in the form of business rates reliefs and grants. As it currently stands there are two proposed schemes, Business Support Grants Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grants Fund.
COVID-19 Update
To ensure the safety of our staff and customers, our offices have closed but we do have a team working from home who are answering any queries over telephone, email or LiveChat. Our opening hours are now 8:30am - 5:00pm on Mon - Fri.