7th September 2020
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
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
14th July 2020
Business rate reform will always mean winners and losers
By Stuart Hicks, Director It has been a busy year so far for business rates – a very busy year. Regardless of some very key court of appeal decisions that have affected business rates, Covid-19... Continue reading 4th June 2020
Further grant guidance released by Northern Ireland and Welsh governments
The latest Welsh grant guidance link is shown below, which includes an added discretionary power: https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/covid-19-grants-businesses-wales-linked-non-domestic-rates And the government in Northern Ireland has made further announcements regarding rates holiday, for this and grant info please... Continue reading
2nd June 2020
More Scottish businesses to get help to cope with covid-19
The Scottish Government has announced that coronavirus financial support is to be expanded to include businesses that share properties, e.g. indoor markets, and firms that aren’t on the rates system, such as some B&Bs. The... Continue reading 3rd April 2020
Can the Chancellor extend Covid-19 business rates’ relief further?
As more sectors are included in the Covid-19 business rates’ relief schemes those that are still left out face daunting overheads as revenue and income disappear at an alarming rate. Property Week is reporting that... Continue reading 19th March 2020
Expanded emergency retail discount guidance published
The guidance notes to local authorities have been released and set the parameters for relief from business rates. In quick summary: * The guidance applies to England only. * The guidance sets out the criteria... Continue reading 18th March 2020