4th October 2016
29th September 2016
Another day, another Rating consultation…
The Government has launched consultation on the transitional arrangements for the 2017 rating revaluation. I attach the document for your information. The proposals relate to England only and the consultation period ends on 26th October.... Continue reading
26th September 2016
VOA launch Find Your Business Rates service
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director I don’t really see myself as a public service announcer but this latest message from the Valuation Office Agency is worth sharing. The VOA is launching a ‘Find Your Business... Continue reading20th September 2016
Retailers hoping for quick business rates cut could be left hanging
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director It is interesting to see the mainstream business media picking up on the issue of business rates again after a hiatus of several months, caused by Brexit and Labour in-fighting,... Continue reading 16th September 2016
Local Authorities looking to plug future business rates’ shortfalls
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director. Student accommodation could be the next target for cash strapped Local Authorities to target if they see any revenue shortfalls when the new business rates’ rules come into play. Coventry,... Continue reading8th July 2016
You cannot be serious!
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director In a vague nod to Wimbledon this week my opening line for today’s piece has got to be “YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!” I have just read an article about The... Continue reading
7th July 2016
Business Rates Appeals reform – the jury is back
By Stuart Hicks, Managing Director The Government has released a summary of the responses on its consultation “Reforming Business Rates Appeals” and the system of “Check, Challenge, Appeal”. Coming in at just over 3600 words... Continue reading 21st June 2016
Appeals system could derail business rates’ devolution if we’re not careful
By Stuart Hicks The appeals system in its current form could derail the whole business rates devolution process, if we’re not careful. According to the Communities and Local Government Committee in an interim report on... Continue reading 8th June 2016