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
20th October 2020
Job Support Scheme linked to Rateable Value is extended
A new tranche of grants are available for businesses, in certain sectors, which are forced to close again as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. The Job Support Scheme has been extended by the Treasury... 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 1st September 2020
Scotland announce business rates’ revaluation changes
The Scottish Government announced that the next non-domestic rates revaluation in Scotland would be delayed by one year – taking effect on 1 April 2023 and bringing it in line with England and Wales. However,... 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 reading10th October 2018
Brexit Report – implications for Business Rates
By Stuart Hicks, Director With Brexit only a few short months away, it seems that most aspects of doing business in the UK will be affected whether significantly or marginally. The one exception you may... Continue reading
26th September 2018