This month our Rating Director, Chris Grose, writes for Business Reporter explaining how businesses can find savings and stay safe under the current rating system.
Business rates remain a regular fixture in the news, and with decades of piecemeal reform behind the system, it’s easy to see why confusion is so common among ratepayers.
In his article, Chris sets out a practical starting point for any business unsure whether their bill is correct: checking the rateable value against the property’s rental value, confirming the right rate in the pound has been applied, and querying anything that looks off with the council or the Valuation Office directly.
He also walks through the formal Check, Challenge, Appeal process for those looking to dispute a valuation, along with guidance on choosing a properly accredited agent, why it pays to speak to neighbouring businesses about their own positions, and why rates mitigation schemes for empty property now carry real risk following recent court rulings.
Read Chris’s full article for more detail: https://www.business-reporter.com/cfo/check-challenge-and-appeal-how-to-claim-back-savings-on-business-rates
If you’re concerned about whether your business’s liability is correct, please get in touch with our Rating team to discuss your position or visit our Rating Expertise page for more details about how we can help: Business Rates Advice & Appeals | Hartnell Taylor Cook
