Retailers call for business rates reform ahead of General Election

As campaigning continues in the lead up to the General Election, retailers are wanting to have their voices heard, with calls for further reforms to business rates. Following a drop in visitor numbers in May,... Continue reading

Labour and Lib Dems in race to replace business rates

Labour is pledging to replace business rates with a system of “business property taxation”. Labour has announced the plan as part of its strategy to “reverse the Tories’ 14 years of decline” on Britain’s high... Continue reading

A good to time to consider if your business qualified for Improvement Relief?

With a new financial year just beginning, now is a good time to consider if your business is receiving all the relevant reliefs available to help when it comes to business rates. It always makes... Continue reading

The most common types of business rate reliefs currently available

The England and Wales’ business rates system is not the easiest to navigate for any new business owner and the various relief schemes that have been introduced over the years can seem daunting. Currently, there... Continue reading

Valuation Office Agency publish Agent Standards Code of Practice

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has published its Agent Standards Code of Practice that sets out its expectations of agents. The code of practice – which covers Behaviour, Professional Practice and Services – also gives... Continue reading

Businesses redeveloping or refurbishing premises need to be aware of new rules surrounding Completion Notices

Any businesses redeveloping or refurbishing premises need to be aware of new rules surrounding Completion Notices that came into force at the end of last year (Dec 23). Completion Notices can now be issued by... Continue reading