business rates

We advise on business rates appeals and applications for rate relief.  

Appeals – these are dealt with by lodging proposals to alter the Rating List in respect of both ‘compiled list entries’ or alterations to assessments.  Proposals can also be lodged to reflect changes in circumstances affecting properties (such as major roadworks) and subdivision or merger of occupations.

Advice on Liability – we can provide general advice on liability including estimates of rates payable and advice on issues including circumstances under which a property is deemed to be ‘vacant’ – for example, non-operational manufacturing plant and furniture may be left in situ within a building without effecting eligibility for empty rates (including full industrial relief from empty rates).

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