Taking a holiday from business rates thanks to SBRR

By Stuart Hicks, Director Here’s a topical musing as we head towards the summer holidays but includes some good news for anyone who owns and rents out a seasonal holiday let. Holiday home owners are... Continue reading

Luxury brands in Bond Street exodus?

Some of the biggest names to grace Bond Street are supposedly considering shutting up shop as a result of business rates and high rents; apparently they don’t see the relationship between rateable value and rental... Continue reading

Museums’ rating ruling brings welcome news for sector

 By Stuart Hicks – Director A recent decision of the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has many interesting aspects for rating practitioners; but for those running historic buildings as museums and galleries it delivers a much... Continue reading

Dunlop Heywood sign up VOA expert for new energy division

Dunlop Heywood has appointed former VOA valuation lead Mick Rowbottom to head up its growing Energy & Renewables Division. Newly-appointed Director, Mick has more than 27 years’ global experience in the energy & renewables sectors having... Continue reading

Manifesto pledge on business rates is nothing new

By Stuart Hicks, Director I have really tried to avoid writing about the looming general election but after belatedly reading the Conservative Manifesto I had to highlight a paragraph that related to Business Rates. The... Continue reading

Dunlop Heywood’s little league stars!

Dunlop Heywood is proud to have sponsored the Moston Tiger’s Under 8s football team with a truly stunning end to the season for all the team’s players. The team has enjoyed unprecedented success, so much so... Continue reading