18th October 2021
1st October 2021
“Red Wall” Tory MPs calling for drastic business rates cuts
Worried Conservative MPs in “red wall” seats won from Labour at the last General Election have called on the Chancellor to cut business rates, days after Labour announced it would abolish the tax at its party conference... Continue reading
21st September 2021
Welsh consultation on taxing of second homes and self catering lets
The Welsh Government is seeking views on local taxation on second homes and self-catering accommodation. There has been considerable coverage and debate recently about the availability of affordable housing in Wales, which has led to... Continue reading 23rd August 2021
Welsh Government consult on latest business rates draft legislation
The Welsh government is calling for technical views on the drafting of legislation and its practical and legal application for the Draft Valuation for Rating (Coronavirus) (Wales) Regulations 2021. They are also looking for clarity... Continue reading
9th August 2021
Appeal by second home owner to claims business rates exemptions linked to pandemic dismissed
A test case that could have allowed second home owners to claim further business rate exemptions linked to the pandemic has been turned down by the Valuation Tribunal for England (VTE). An appeal had been... Continue reading
19th July 2021
Hospitality sector still faces struggle to survive post “Freedom Day”
The hospitality sector is still facing a struggle to survive as businesses brace themselves for a triple-whammy of debt repayments, business rates and rising costs – just as the country moves into “Freedom Day”. A... Continue reading
15th July 2021
WHSmith wins court case over covid rent reduction trigger
WH Smith Retail Holdings Ltd-v-Commerz Real Investmentgesellshaft MBH (25 March 2021) By Stuart Hicks, Director. Winchester County Court has enforced tenant-friendly triggers relating to a pandemic rent suspension clause in the case of WH Smith... 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 29th June 2021