If you’re a business owner in the UK, then – of all the possible expenses and overheads – you’re probably most familiar with business rates (a tax on the right to occupy a commercial property for those who aren’t).
If you’re a business owner in the UK, then – of all the possible expenses and overheads – you’re probably most familiar with business rates (a tax on the right to occupy a commercial property for those who aren’t).
That’s a worrying stat*, and unless you are a Rating Expert you probably won’t know whether yours is one of them, which means you could be overpaying for no good reason!
The #AutumnBudget is happening next week, on Wednesday 27th October. So what can #BusinessRates payers expect from the Chancellor’s announcement?
We’ve done a quick roundup for you here, and will be back next week with a review of the Budget – watch this space!
It will come as no surprise to anyone that our high streets are dying. They have been on a steady decline for years, however the recent pandemic has added fuel to the fire. With consumers opting to do all their shopping online and with an average of 48 businesses closing each day, everyone thought that Stockton-on-Tees council made a huge error when buying up the huge shopping centre lining their town centre…
Recently, we have seen a rise of business owners losing out in court due to signing up to Rates Mitigation schemes where they are not properly protected.
Over the years, a wide range of schemes have popped up, offering landlords different techniques to mitigate their Business Rates.
In this blog, our specialist team highlights what schemes to be wary of when considering reducing or mitigating your rates.
There have been calls for second-home owners in Devon’s holiday hotspots to pay business rates to ensure they are contributing to the local communities. However, is this a step too far in the ongoing Business Rates row?
Not being able to lease a commercial property is, unfortunately, a reality for landlords. In our current economic climate – and with Brexit looming large – it’s not always possible to find long-term occupants. As expected, when a commercial property is occupied, the tenant is obligated to pay business rates. But, did you know that …
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