22nd September 2023
11th September 2023
Calls for extension to business rate reliefs in 2024 growing stronger
Several reports are coming out in the media that the Government is considering extending business rate relief beyond the current April 2024 deadline. As reported in The Times and Small Business, industry experts are speculating... Continue reading
23rd August 2023
All you need to know about the Non-Domestic Rating Bill, by Head of Rating Stuart Hicks
By Stuart Hicks, Head of Rating, (FRICS, Dip rating) Non-domestic rates (business rates) have been the subject of discussion for years, primarily due to the level of tax and because of the empty property rates... Continue reading
11th August 2023
Draft Non-Domestic Rating Bill reaches report stage in the House of Lords
The draft Non-Domestic Rating Bill is at the report stage in the House of Lords and makes very important changes to the rating system. It includes additional obligations for agents and advisors in terms of... Continue reading 7th August 2023
Business rates blamed for thousands of shop closures – BRC
Business rates and the pandemic lockdown are being blamed for 6,000 shops that have closed down in the UK in the last five years, according to the British Retail Consortium. Dubbed ‘crippling’ by BRC chief... Continue reading
24th July 2023
Government consultation launched on business rates’ avoidance and evasion
The Government has launched a full consultation on avoidance and evasion across the business rates system. The consultation is now open and run until 28 September 2023. The full consultation details and how to contribute... Continue reading 20th June 2023
Labour Party states business rate reform is a priority if they win at next general election
Shadow Secretary of State for Business & Industrial Strategy Jonathan Reynolds claims the current business rates’ system is “archaic” and reform would be a priority for the next Labour government. Speaking at the UK Hospitality... Continue reading 15th March 2023
The Spring Budget – what is means for business rates
In 2023/24 business rates will contribute £30bn to public sector receipts but the 2023 budget was relatively quiet on this subject. The major win for ratepayers had already been announced several weeks ago, with the... Continue reading
21st February 2023