17th October 2025
6th October 2025
Major retailers to secure exemption from top business rates band – claim
The government is believed to be set to exempt large retail premises from the highest business rates band in response to heavy lobbying from major retailers and the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Sources have been... Continue reading
30th September 2025
Business Rates for Warehouses and Logistics: Cost Pressures and How to Reduce Them
As the UK warehouse and logistics sector continues to grow, driven by the boom in e-commerce and consumer demand for rapid delivery, the pressure on operational costs is intensifying. Among the most significant ongoing expenses... Continue reading
8th September 2025
Autumn Budget & Business Rates – what to expect
Following the confirmation that the 2025 Autumn Budget will be delivered on Wednesday, 26 November by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, we wanted to share a brief update as to the impact expected on business rates. This... Continue reading
5th September 2025
From Golfing Dreams to Rating Expertise: Meet Adam Brooke
In this edition of Meet the Team, we sit down with Adam Brooke, Director at Dunlop Heywood, to hear about his proudest career moment, day-to-day role and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities in... Continue reading 3rd September 2025
Business Rates for Retail: How to Protect Your Bottom Line in a Changing High Street
The UK’s retail sector has never stood still, but recent years have brought disruption at an unprecedented scale. From the accelerated shift to e-commerce to the impact of rising wages, inflation, and supply chain pressures,... Continue reading
15th August 2025
Why Business Rates Should Be Your Priority in 2025
As we navigate through 2025, business leaders across the UK are facing mounting pressures from every direction. Supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and economic uncertainty dominate boardroom discussions. Yet there’s one significant cost that many... Continue reading 25th June 2024
VOA warns against high pressure sales tactics of rogue agents
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning to businesses regarding the deadline to appeal their 2023 business rates, with false claims circulating that June 30, 2024, is the cut-off point. Businesses generally have... Continue reading
4th April 2024