Covid-19 pandemic leads to rush for business rate appeals

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to more than 50,000 extra appeals being lodged by Scottish businesses against their business rates. Thousands of Scottish firms are still waiting to hear on their appeals due to a... Continue reading

High profile names add pressure over business rates

By Stuart Hicks, Director. Calls are getting louder in the retail sector for the government to take urgent measures to soften the blow of business rates. High profile owner of Frasers Group Mike Ashley has... Continue reading

Scotland announce business rates’ revaluation changes

The Scottish Government announced that the next non-domestic rates revaluation in Scotland would be delayed by one year – taking effect on 1 April 2023 and bringing it in line with England and Wales. However,... Continue reading

Wales announce business rates’ revaluation delay to 2023

Wales has joined England in announcing the dates for a delayed business rates’ revaluation. The next non-domestic rates revaluation in Wales will now take effect in 2023 and be based on property values as at... Continue reading

Business rate appeals surge by almost 700 per cent in Q1

By Stuart Hicks. Director. The number of businesses appealing against business rates in the first quarter has surged, according to new Government figures. Business rate appeals have soared by 690% between April and June this... Continue reading

Business rate rise for higher value properties being mooted

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering hike in business rates for top end non-domestic properties, according to the Daily Telegraph. With dwindling options to grow tax revenue in the coming months, Sunak is reportedly looking... Continue reading