15th September 2020
7th September 2020
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
2nd September 2020
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
1st September 2020
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
12th August 2020
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
9th August 2020
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
5th August 2020
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
28th July 2020
Can an online shopping tax replace business rates?
As the Government lays the groundwork for its latest business rates’ review, the idea of an online shopping tax is doing the rounds as a possibility. As part of the autumn review the Treasury is... Continue reading
21st July 2020