Estate, letting agents and bingo halls join business rates’ exemption list

Estate agents, lettings agencies and bingo halls that have closed as a result of Covid-19 measures to restrict the spread of the virus will be now be exempted from business rates in 2020-21. This measure... Continue reading

Another lifeline? – Discretionary Rates Relief

Many of you may not be aware that a Billing Authority has the power to decide under the Local Government Finance Act s.47(1) to charge less than the full amount of non-domestic rates due. It... Continue reading

Small Business Grant Fund and Retail Guidance latest

The Dept. for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has released its guidance for Local Authorities dealing with the Small Business Grant and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund. Click here: 1small-business-grant-fund-and-retail-guidance for the full... Continue reading

Expanded emergency retail discount guidance published

The guidance notes to local authorities have been released and set the parameters for relief from business rates. In quick summary: *   The guidance applies to England only. *   The guidance sets out the criteria... Continue reading

Enhanced Retail Discount – what does it mean?

As you may be aware further announcements were made yesterday by the Chancellor to help businesses affected by Covid-19. The measures are extensive and will go a long way to supporting many of the businesses... Continue reading

Could Covid-19 affect business rates?

By Stuart Hicks, Director We are living in interesting times at the moment and every headline seems to relate to the Coronavirus. Whilst the global economy will recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, disruption in certain... Continue reading