Dunlop Heywood secures significant victory with 75% RV reduction for hospitality client

The Valuation Tribunal has ruled in favour of Dunlop Heywood and its hospitality client Voodoo Doll Ltd following an appeal over the valuation method used on the Mojo bar and restaurant in Manchester. Dunlop Heywood’s... Continue reading

Questions answered regarding Tier 4 and Lockdown grants

A FAQ document has been compiled to help Local Authorities provide answers to the most commonly asked questions surrounding Tier 4 and Lockdown grants. The advice relates to the eligibility criteria and management of the... Continue reading

Proposed business rates replaced by VAT – not thought through

By Stuart Hicks, Director A Tory MP is calling for business rates to be scrapped and replaced by an increase in VAT in order to save high street businesses. Kevin Hollinrake (Thirsk and Malton) said... Continue reading

Latest advice on reducing empty property business rates liabilities

Maximising income and protecting cash flow has never been more important for landlords as the UK battles through the latest stage of the pandemic. The impact on businesses and retailers of all sizes has been... Continue reading

Easy ways to check if you are eligible for Lockdown grants

Here is an easy way to check if your business is eligible for further grants to help it through Lockdown 3.0. Any businesses that were open as usual, but then required to close between 5... Continue reading

£4.6bn in new lockdown grants available – announcement

The Chancellor has announced one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring. It includes £594 million discretionary fund also made... Continue reading