12th August 2025
23rd May 2025
Dunlop Heywood save clients millions with Rating Audit service
When managing business rates liabilities, most ratepayers rely on the accepted processes undertaken by Billing Authorities. Unfortunately, overpayments are easily made due to the inaccurate calculation of charges or incorrect interpretation of legislation in force... Continue reading
30th April 2025
Government to absorb Valuation Office Agency into HMRC
The UK government has announced a significant restructuring of its property tax administration, confirming that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will be absorbed into HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by April 2026. This move, part... Continue reading14th April 2025
Rising business rates threaten 200 flagship high streets – warning
Rising business rates in the UK are threatening the viability of over 200 stores on flagship high streets, raising concerns about job losses, reduced investment and inflationary pressures on consumers. A recent survey by High... Continue reading10th March 2025
New lobbying group issues business rates reform wishlist
A new lobbying group High Streets UK (HSUK) has proposed a raft of recommendations ahead of the Government’s proposed business rates reform, with a warning that flagship stores face becoming “unviable” due to the higher... Continue reading 20th January 2025
FOI to Scottish Government on business rates highlights interesting data
A Freedom of Information request that was submitted to the Scottish Government regarding business rate payers across Scotland makes interesting and extensive reading. The comprehensive request asked for a time-series breakdown, (2015–2024), number of properties... Continue reading11th December 2024
Welsh Government announce business rate changes in budget
The Welsh Government announced yesterday (Tuesday) it will cap the increase for the business rates multiplier to 1% for 2025/26, despite calls for it to be frozen. Subject to ratification by the Welsh Senedd, the... Continue reading 10th December 2024
Scottish Budget reveals business rate changes for 2025-26
The Scottish Government has unveiled its 2025/26 budget which seemed to go under the radar of most of the mainstream press. There was some welcome news for the hospitality sector and small businesses will breath... Continue reading 18th November 2024