26th March 2020
25th March 2020
Another lifeline? – Discretionary Rates Relief
Many of you may not be aware that a Billing Authority has the power to decide under the Local Government Finance Act s.47(1) to charge less than the full amount of non-domestic rates due. It... Continue reading 24th March 2020
Small Business Grant Fund and Retail Guidance latest
The Dept. for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released its guidance for Local Authorities dealing with the Small Business Grant and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund. Click here: 1small-business-grant-fund-and-retail-guidance for the full... Continue reading 18th March 2020
Enhanced Retail Discount – what does it mean?
As you may be aware further announcements were made yesterday by the Chancellor to help businesses affected by Covid-19. The measures are extensive and will go a long way to supporting many of the businesses... Continue reading 17th March 2020
Could Covid-19 affect business rates?
By Stuart Hicks, Director We are living in interesting times at the moment and every headline seems to relate to the Coronavirus. Whilst the global economy will recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, disruption in certain... Continue reading
11th March 2020
The Budget & business rates – all you need to know
Despite the chatter last week about scrapping downwards transition, that is not there which is very disappointing because that would do much to restore faith in the system. Retail Discount The 50% relief for properties... Continue reading
11th March 2020
Budget latest: business rate relief schemes and grants announced
Business Rate headline announcements from today’s Budget: The Retail Discount for Business Rates is now 100% relief for the next financial year, worth £1bn in total and worth, on average, £25k per business. The discount... Continue reading
9th March 2020
Calls for business rate reforms falling on deaf ears
By Stuart Hicks, Director Recommendations for business rate reform seem to be falling on deaf ears in government these days. Way back in October the Treasury Select Committee concluded to much national media fanfare that... Continue reading
26th February 2020