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Non-Domestic Rating Act finally gets Royal Assent to become law
The Non-Domestic Rating Act passed through the final Parliamentary stages and received Royal Assent last week. There were no surprises within the Bill, which has been debated and consulted on for years but here are... Continue reading15th December 2021
NI business rates – latest from Finance Minister Conor Murphy
With regards to 2022/2023 the following was discussed in the Northern Ireland Assembly this week. Finance Minister Conor Murphy has confirmed the following as part of the Public Expenditure: Draft Budget 2022-25 relating to business... Continue reading9th November 2021
Dunlop Heywood wins CoStar Most Active Disposals award
Dunlop Heywood is delighted to have won the CoStar Industrial Award for Most Active Disposals Agent (North East) for 2021. Particular thanks and congratulations go to Dunlop Heywood Director Andrew Chandler who heads up the... Continue reading29th January 2021
Commitment to extend Scottish rates’ relief until June 2021
Scottish Finance Secretary Katie Forbes, in a statement yesterday said: “The absence of clarity on UK Government NDR policy has undermined our ability to continue this relief. I have been clear that the only way... Continue reading20th January 2021
Dunlop Heywood secures significant victory with 75% RV reduction for hospitality client
The Valuation Tribunal has ruled in favour of Dunlop Heywood and its hospitality client Voodoo Doll Ltd following an appeal over the valuation method used on the Mojo bar and restaurant in Manchester. Dunlop Heywood’s... Continue reading19th January 2021
Questions answered regarding Tier 4 and Lockdown grants
A FAQ document has been compiled to help Local Authorities provide answers to the most commonly asked questions surrounding Tier 4 and Lockdown grants. The advice relates to the eligibility criteria and management of the... Continue reading15th January 2021
Proposed business rates replaced by VAT – not thought through
By Stuart Hicks, Director A Tory MP is calling for business rates to be scrapped and replaced by an increase in VAT in order to save high street businesses. Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) said... Continue reading12th January 2021