Since the publication of our original Waste of Space report in 2002, we estimate that firms in the UK have taken action that has resulted in annual property-related cost savings of about 1% of GDP, equivalent to around £15bn. But more can be done, and we estimate that savings of about 1% of GDP per year are still up for grabs.
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