16th November 2020
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
19th October 2020
Business Rates’ North/South divide still a reality – report
Northern businesses are facing a higher business rates’ burden as a proportion of earnings than those in the South, according to a report out today. The study by consultancy WPI Strategy and commissioned by Tesco... Continue reading
12th October 2020
Pandemic maybe fast forwarding business rate reforms
One unforeseen consequence of Covid-19 is that the pandemic may have fast-forwarded business rate reform, according to a report out this week. The new report endorsed by the CBI says the need for change is... Continue reading 27th August 2019
Business rates anomaly could be costing Scottish tax payers millions
A tax loophole has come to light in Scotland that looks like taxpayers could be subsidising Airbnb property owners by millions of pounds. Research published by the global short stay rental portal suggests that hosts... Continue reading
17th October 2018
Sept Consumer Price Index (CPI) announced at 2.4%.
The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been announced at 2.4%. The CPI is important to business rates as it affects the Multiplier, on which Rates’ Payments are calculated each year. This figure is compounded... Continue reading
26th September 2018
Business rates back on politicians’ agenda
It was good to see business rates bumped back up the agenda at The Labour Party conference this week in Rebecca Long-Bailey’s speech. The Shadow Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Secretary launched in to the... Continue reading
21st August 2018
Looming September CPI figures spell trouble for struggling firms
By Stuart Hicks, Director It’s the silly season as far as general news is concerned this time of the year, but the stories continuing to come out about the impact of business rates are far... Continue reading
2nd August 2018