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24th July 2019
What will Boris do about business rates?
By Stuart Hicks, Director Poor old Boris – he’s not even got his bicycle clips off outside No 10 and people are already clamouring for his attention. The Confederation of British Industry was first in line (they... Continue reading
2nd April 2019
Scotland Marches Forward with Non-Domestic Rates Reform
The Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill introduced by Cabinet Secretary Derek Mackay last week aims for policy objectives to support business growth and long-term investment that reflects changing marketplaces. Whilst we “talk” south of the border and... Continue reading
25th March 2019
Court of Appeal rules on rates’ avoidance schemes
Court of Appeal’s Judgements in Rossendale Borough Council v Hurstwood Properties & Wigan Council v Property Alliance Group Limited. I’m sure many of you reading this may have a feeling of déjà vu if you... Continue reading 8th March 2019
Biggest rate payers in North West revealed
By Stuart Hicks. When the new business rates bills for 2019/20 start to land shortly there will be many out there who feel they are shouldering an unfair tax burden. But no matter how much... Continue reading
4th March 2019
Rating appeals – for Queen and country apparently
By Stuart Hicks – Director It seems pretty much everyone these days is considering an appeal against their business rates’ bill – even the Queen. Apparently, HRH has lodged an appeal against the Rateable Value... Continue reading
18th February 2019
Early 2019 stats don’t paint a pretty picture
By Stuart Hicks, Director A few interesting stats are doing the rounds at the moment after a hard start to 2019 for some retailers. A disappointing Christmas helped to push some retailers over the edge... Continue reading 24th January 2019
New regulations complicates already groaning business rates regime
By Stuart Hastie, Director A respected business rates expert recently said that seldom has the title of a new set of regulations given less clue as to its real purpose. He was referring to the... Continue reading
14th January 2019