Government Intervention in Retail Misses the Mark Again – by Revo Board Member Vivienne King

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Government Intervention in Retail Misses the Mark Again – by Revo Board Member Vivienne King

An out-of-context attack on rent reviews shows a leadership failing to understand the real issues on the high street.

Vivienne King (Impactful Places) has shared a thought-provoking comment in Green Street News on the government’s unexpected move to ban upwards-only rent reviews (UORRs) in commercial leases.

She argues that this policy shift misses the mark on two key fronts – overlooking the evolution of retail leasing practices and potentially undermining long-term investment in our high streets.

Read the full piece to see why this matters for retail, regeneration, and the future of our town centres!