questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of protections for small businesses that pay holding deposits during negotiations for commercial premises.
answerText: We know that holding deposits are common practice in negotiations for commercial premises. These are a private matter between landlords and businesses. However, we would always advise that parties seek independent advice before making any deposit. The Gov...
heading: Business Premises: Small Businesses