26th May 2022
17th June 2021
“Freedom Day” delay not matched by relief extensions for businesses
As widely predicted, on Monday Boris Johnson announced a delay in lifting the remaining lockdown restrictions. Just as predictably, calls for additional help for struggling businesses quickly followed. The fears of businesses, particularly the retail,... Continue reading 25th March 2021
Covid-19 is not MCC for business rate appeals – Government
Government says Covid-19 is not Material Change of Circumstance when it comes to business rate appeals: Written statements – Written questions, answers and statements – UK Parliament Statement COVID-19 has presented a significant challenge for... Continue reading 22nd March 2021
Crisis deepens for firms appealing MCC due to Covid-19 pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of businesses are left in limbo as VOA walks away from neogiations with Rating Surveyors’ Association over MCC (Material Change of Circumstances) business rates’ appeals triggered by Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full... Continue reading 17th March 2020
Could Covid-19 affect business rates?
By Stuart Hicks, Director We are living in interesting times at the moment and every headline seems to relate to the Coronavirus. Whilst the global economy will recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, disruption in certain... Continue reading10th October 2018