12th February 2026
3rd February 2026
Business Rates and Rating Consultancy: More Than Just an Appeal
Business rates are one of the most significant ongoing costs for commercial property owners and occupiers, yet they remain one of the least understood. Too often, liabilities are accepted at face value, reviewed infrequently, or... Continue reading
14th January 2026
Scottish Budget 2026: What it means for your Business Rates
Following yesterday’s Scottish Budget announcement, Dunlop Heywood outlines the key updates to Non-Domestic Rates (NDR) that take effect from 1 April 2026. With the new, narrower four-month window for submitting proposals, it’s vital that businesses understand how these changes may... Continue reading
7th January 2026
Update: Welsh Government announces new business rates structure for 2026–27
The Welsh Government has confirmed changes to the non-domestic rates system from 1 April 2026, introducing a three-tier multiplier and a new Transitional Relief scheme, as set out in its Written Statement: Non-domestic rates support for 2026–27 (3 December 2025).... Continue reading 6th January 2026
New Year, New Business Rates Strategy
Many business and property owners are treating 2026 as a pivotal year to get ahead of business rates changes, with the New Year a natural point to reset, review and plan before the new tax... Continue reading
17th October 2025
New business rates rules for retail hospitality & leisure: what the Government has confirmed
The Government has announced one of the most significant changes to business rates in years – and it could be worth thousands to businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) sectors. From April 2026,... Continue reading
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