18th March 2024
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Budget 2024 – Business Rates Update
Landlords’ empty property costs to rise from April due to new legislation Empty Property Relief The government has acted to extend the Empty Property Relief ‘reset period’ from six weeks to thirteen weeks from 1... Continue reading5th February 2024
Valuation Office Agency publish Agent Standards Code of Practice
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has published its Agent Standards Code of Practice that sets out its expectations of agents. The code of practice – which covers Behaviour, Professional Practice and Services – also gives... Continue reading10th January 2024
Businesses redeveloping or refurbishing premises need to be aware of new rules surrounding Completion Notices
Any businesses redeveloping or refurbishing premises need to be aware of new rules surrounding Completion Notices that came into force at the end of last year (Dec 23). Completion Notices can now be issued by... Continue reading4th January 2024
Fareshare charity expands in North East following Dunlop Heywood deal
Leading UK charity FareShare has increased its North East presence by taking new premises in Middlesbrough following the acquisition of a 4,000 sq. ft unit. FareShare Is the UK’s biggest charity tackling food waste for... Continue reading3rd January 2024
Welsh Non-Domestic Rates – latest news for 2024/25 financial year
The Welsh Government has announced its draft budget including updates relating to Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) that will take effect between April 1, 2024, to 31st March 2025. The most noteworthy elements are: The increase to... Continue reading20th December 2023
The Scottish Budget – what it means for business rate payers
Following on from statement on the Scottish Budget this week, here’s a summary for business rate payers: Changes in poundage for Rateable Values (RV): Rateable Value (RV) Basic Poundage Below £51,000 Unchanged at... Continue reading27th November 2023
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – what it means for business rates
The government has announced a business rates support package worth £4.3 billion over the next five years to support small businesses and the high street. The small business multiplier will be frozen for a fourth... Continue reading3rd November 2023