10th October 2016
4th October 2016
VOA reveal regional winners & losers in 2017 revaluation
THE VOA has finally released its own figures on how the change in the Rateable Value (RV) of non-domestic properties will affect the regions, following the recent revaluation. The long overdue revaluation will finally reflect... Continue reading
29th September 2016
Another day, another Rating consultation…
The Government has launched consultation on the transitional arrangements for the 2017 rating revaluation. I attach the document for your information. The proposals relate to England only and the consultation period ends on 26th October.... Continue reading
26th September 2016
VOA launch Find Your Business Rates service
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director I don’t really see myself as a public service announcer but this latest message from the Valuation Office Agency is worth sharing. The VOA is launching a ‘Find Your Business... Continue reading20th September 2016
Retailers hoping for quick business rates cut could be left hanging
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director It is interesting to see the mainstream business media picking up on the issue of business rates again after a hiatus of several months, caused by Brexit and Labour in-fighting,... Continue reading 16th September 2016
Local Authorities looking to plug future business rates’ shortfalls
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director. Student accommodation could be the next target for cash strapped Local Authorities to target if they see any revenue shortfalls when the new business rates’ rules come into play. Coventry,... Continue reading
15th August 2016
NHS partition argument leaves it wrong side of The High Court chattels’ ruling
By Andrew Stride, Director Conditional break clauses have once again been the subject of The High Court scrutiny, with vacant possession in relation to the removal of chattels on the rolls. In what could... Continue reading
20th July 2016
Check Challenge Appeal – Government reveals its hand
Following on from the Government’s “Check, challenge, appeal” business rates appeals reform consultation, it has now published its findings and plans to draft regulations with a deadline to get the new system ready to apply... Continue reading
8th July 2016