A third of London businesses will pay more in business rates than rent – LCCI

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry claim that around a third of London businesses say they will be paying more in business rates than rent next year. The figures, revealed by City AM, were part of a survey conducted by the... Continue reading

NHS hospitals brace themselves for business rates’ hike in April

Changes to the business rates system after from April 1 this year mean that the 1,249 NHS hospitals liable for the property tax will see their bill increase by 21% over the next five years,... Continue reading

First Scottish budget makes use of new tax powers

Derek Mackay, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution, delivered his first Scottish Budget last month – the first in which the Scottish Government makes use of new tax powers devolved under the Scotland... Continue reading

Wind of change coming for farmers using renewable energy turbines

Farmers who own or operate small scale wind turbines will be subject to some significant rises in business rates after April 1st, this year. This only applies to England and Wales – Scotland has its... Continue reading

2016 Review – Business Rates and other little known facts

BY Stuart Hicks, Director As an eventful 2016 draws to a close, every man and his intern seems to be either doing an annual summary or forecast in one form or another. Not to denigrate... Continue reading

Autumn statement? – more of a reiteration

 By Stuart Hicks, Director Well, Philip Hammond’s first Autumn statement is in the bag but judging by the commentators and column inches so far there wasn’t much to pick over that hadn’t already been leaked... Continue reading