Rates are comparable to ED. In June last year the rent asked for the Neroli shop was ?1050 pcm plus rates of ?270 pcm. Also the shop had some beautiful features but no central heating, all windows needed replacing etc. Also I don't think the Honor Oak Parade can deliver the sort of financial return that ED can at the moment - it's a shame.

I agree that you shouldn't expect a landlord to be uncommercial, but the market can only improve with more investment in the shops. We really don't need any more cheap conversions on the parade.