30th June 2021
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
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
10th August 2016
Business Rates – when the well runs dry
By Stuart Hicks I saw a story recently about the closure of Rugeley Power Station in Staffordshire that will see a £1m hole appear in Cannock Chase District Council’s budget thanks to the disappearing business... Continue reading 8th June 2016