High street boss calls for business rates overhaul and digital tax to help retailers

Iceland boss backs calls for overhaul of “outdated” business rates and a digital tax to help the ailing high street. Richard Walker called the current business rates system ‘outdated and Victorian’ and comes days after... Continue reading

Covid-19 is not MCC for business rate appeals – Government

Government says Covid-19 is not Material Change of Circumstance when it comes to business rate appeals: Written statements – Written questions, answers and statements – UK Parliament Statement COVID-19 has presented a significant challenge for... Continue reading

Dunlop Heywood North East office wins prestigious industry award

Congratulations go to Dunlop Heywood Director Andrew Chandler in our Newcastle office who has just been awarded the 2021 North East Most Active Industrial Disposal Agent by CoStar (*based on 2020 activity). This is even... Continue reading

Government’s interim report on business rate reforms out

The Government has released its interim report on business rate reforms ahead of its full review that has been postponed until the autumn. It noted that “previous reviews have reflected a consensus that business rates... Continue reading

Crisis deepens for firms appealing MCC due to Covid-19 pandemic

Hundreds of thousands of businesses are left in limbo as VOA walks away from neogiations with Rating Surveyors’ Association over MCC (Material Change of Circumstances) business rates’ appeals triggered by Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full... Continue reading

Further details released on covid recovery grants available

Further details have been released on the next round of recovery grants available for Scotland and Wales. In Scotland, recipients under the Strategic Framework Business Fund (SFBF) can now receive a final four-week payment. On... Continue reading