750 firms a day taken to court over business rate arrears

By Stuart Hicks, Director August is always a stop/start month with so many people on holiday and which accounts for the silly season of news those of us stuck in the office have to endure.... Continue reading

New chancellor faces old issues when it comes to rates’ reform

By Stuart Hicks. Director Whether the new Chancellor Sajid Javid is more sympathetic to the plight of UK businesses struggling with business rates remains to be seen, but lobbyist and pressure groups are wasting no... Continue reading

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

NHS Trusts taking Government to court over business rates

By Stuart Hicks, Director An interesting legal development is unfolding with reports that more than a dozen NHS Trusts are taking the Government to court, arguing they should receive an 80% reduction in business rates... Continue reading

Free Guide to Reducing Empty Property Business Rates Liability

Dunlop Heywood has released is latest Guide to Reducing Your Empty Property Business Rates Liability, a must-read for any landlord. The free guide can be downloaded here or found on the website Home Page. For... Continue reading

Jackson (VO) v Canary Wharf Ltd Verdict

Another important decision has been handed down by the Upper Tribunal Lands Chamber this month, ruling on the approach to the valuation of buildings, incapable of beneficial occupation due to redevelopment. The latest ruling adds... Continue reading