An independent record store in Soho, Reckless Records, recently came to us for rent review advice after their major property company landlord had instigated negotiations quoting an almost doubling of the rent. We provided our usual high level of expert advice, but in language an SME client can understand. “We have significantly mitigated the level of rent increase, allowing this great independent store to maintain its presence in an area which has increasing demand from national multiples” says director Martin Black.