Welsh consultation on taxing of second homes and self catering lets

The Welsh Government is seeking views on local taxation on second homes and self-catering accommodation. There has been considerable coverage and debate recently about the availability of affordable housing in Wales, which has led to... Continue reading

Four in five UK stores could close if business rates aren’t slashed – BRC report

The British Retail Consortium is warning that four in five retailers will have to close stores in the UK due to business rate burdens. The BRC says in its latest survey out today that 83%... Continue reading

September inflation signals business rate hike for 2021-22

Boris Johnson is being urged not to U-turn on another tax pledge by increasing business rates at the start of the next financial year. Tax experts are warning that the Government could land firms with... Continue reading

Dunlop Heywood welcomes new London director

Dunlop Heywood welcomes Joe Slater as Director based in London who specialises in advising on rating matters across the UK for the Hospitality and Leisure Sectors, as well as specialist properties which use the receipts... Continue reading

Welsh Government consult on latest business rates draft legislation

The Welsh government is calling for technical views on the drafting of legislation and its practical and legal application for the Draft Valuation for Rating (Coronavirus) (Wales) Regulations 2021. They are also looking for clarity... Continue reading

Appeal by second home owner to claims business rates exemptions linked to pandemic dismissed

A test case that could have allowed second home owners to claim further business rate exemptions linked to the pandemic has been turned down by the Valuation Tribunal for England (VTE). An appeal had been... Continue reading