Business rates appeal decisions are accelerating as VOA capacity improves – Landlords are encouraged to act while processing times are reduced.
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The 2026 Rating List is now just over 9 months away, and we are working hard to prepare for both its introduction as well as the changes that are planned by Government from 1st April 2026.
For the first time since the landmark Supreme Court ‘Monk’ decision, the Valuation Tribunal has opened the door for industrial properties to also be deleted during building works (or reduced to RV £1)
Understanding how business rates differ across various regions of the UK can empower both commercial landlords and tenants to make informed decisions, optimise costs, and advocate for necessary reforms.
Mergers can be a great way to reduce rate liability if two or more contiguous properties are occupied by the same ratepayer.
The government’s 2023 rates revaluation came into force on 1st April 2023. In short, there is one clear winner emerging from this process, and that is retail.
When it comes to business rates, a landlord’s focus is often only on mitigating rates once a tenant vacates. However, Landlords should be taking a view across all business rates, including their current tenants, and here’s why
Business Rates is one of the biggest outgoings a business has to bear but it’s not easy budgeting for what has to be paid – Try our Business Rates Liability Calculator.
Download our timeline that represents all the key dates related to the upcoming 2023 rates revaluation. If you are a ratepayer (property owner or an occupier), the dates represent potential changes to your Business Rates liabilities and with it, new opportunities for reductions. It is important to keep on top of these dates and be proactive, because you may miss out on savings by leaving it too late. In particular by filing appeals on the current Rating List well before the 31st March 2023.