Business Rates Mitigation
Our Business Rates team has extensive knowledge on this property tax gained over many years.
Our rating advisory work involves due diligence and us establishing a detailed understanding of a client’s property interests – for each instruction, we establish the rateable areas, age, specification and way the space is utilised.
We also analyse the rental evidence, prior to making our recommendations and commencing with formal any action or relief application, where appropriate.
Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA)
A new CCA process for England was introduced in April 2017 and adds greater complexity to that of the previous appeals system.
In addition, ratepayers must now register on the VOA Gateway portal and appoint their professional representative on this system, before any formal action can begin.
As ever, due diligence is a crucial element of any rates mitigation game-plan.
There can be many reasons why your rating assessment and overall liability may be incorrect. The issues cover:
For more information please get in touch.
For further information on business rates mitigation matters, please contact a member of our team on 020 7183 8242
Simon Lees
Partner & Head of Business Rates
Simon is a founding member of BGL Partners and heads...
Paul Acres
Partner
Paul is a partner of the firm and provides specialist...
James Knott
Partner
James has over 30 years’ experience in commercial property consultancy,...
Chris Corney
Associate Partner
Chris Corney joined BGL Partners in December 2019 after spending...
