30th June 2022
27th October 2021
Sunak hails business rates as central to tax system
The Government has now published its fundamental review of the non-domestic rates system. Its conclusions are uncontroversial with that basis set out by the Chancellor in his introduction to the document when he sets out... Continue reading
18th October 2021
Influential lobby groups line up to demand fundamental changes to business rates
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and 41 other leading trade groups are demanding fundamental changes to business rates ahead of Rishi Sunak’s autumn budget statement. The mix of trade bodies, including UK Hospitality, have... Continue reading 30th June 2021
Govt’ consultation launched on rates’ revaluation changes
The Government is seeking feedback on plans to increase the frequency of business rates revaluations. The Treasury yesterday started a consultation on the measures which could see revaluations take place every three years instead of the... Continue reading
2nd November 2020
Covid-19 Grants end, but financial lifelines remain for house-builders
By Andrew Chandler, Director Whilst the deadline has now passed for house-builders who wished to apply for the Retail Hospitality and Leisure Grant (RHLG), there are still a number of opportunities worth exploring when it... Continue reading
8th October 2020
Welsh Empty Property Rates’ Relief set for changes
By Stuart Hicks, Director The Welsh Government has launched a second consultation on business rates, this time looking at the legislative and practical application of its draft regulations due to come into force on April... Continue reading
21st December 2016
2016 Review – Business Rates and other little known facts
BY Stuart Hicks, Director As an eventful 2016 draws to a close, every man and his intern seems to be either doing an annual summary or forecast in one form or another. Not to denigrate... Continue reading 18th October 2016
Business rate reference materials
Valuation Office Agency: Non-domestic rating statistics – https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/valuation-office-agency-non-domestic-rating-statistics Non-domestic Rating: Change in Rateable value of Rating Lists, England and Wales, 2017 Revaluation https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/non-domestic-rating-change-in-rateable-value-of-rating-lists-england-and-wales-2017-revaluation Business rates: How different properties are measured https://www.gov.uk/guidance/measuring-property-for-rating-purposes Valuation of Public Houses 2017... Continue reading
29th September 2016