Two-tier rates’ system to help retailers could cause headache for other sectors

By Stuart Hicks, Director Last week saw business rates rise again, with the multiplier increasing to 50.4p in the pound – a hit many companies could do without and pretty much every retail lobbyist out there... Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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