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A recent Court of Appeal decision has potentially far reaching implications for rate payers who undertake schemes of work intended to refurbish and improve their properties. In Newbigin (VO) v S J & J Monk, the Court of Appeal found that the assumption that, for rating valuation purposes, a property is assumed to be in…
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The Government despite extending the revaluation of Business Rates from April 2015 to April 2017 have not extended the period where businesses are entitled to appeal. With the deadline of 31st March 2015 fast approaching most businesses will not be aware of these changes which have not been publicised by the Government. The net effect…
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Roger Hannah & Co acting for a Plymouth Hoe local restaurant have negotiated a significant rates reduction on their property.
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A modern cafe and bar situated in Salford Quays acting on behalf of the operator we successfully negotiated a reduction in the rateable value form £52500 down to £26000.
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Lincolnshire acting on behalf of the owner we successfully reduced the empty rate liability ultimately saving in excess of £100,000 in liability.
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A period property located in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, acting on behalf of the developer we successfully reduced the rateable value from £78500 to £0 during the period of conversion and subsequently acting for the hotel operator negotiated a reduction in the rateable value from £134000 down to £62000.
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Who is liable for business rates if the lease of property is disclaimed by the tenant’s liquidator? The choice is between no one and the landlord. For many years local authorities have opted for the latter, although there has always been doubt as to whether a landlord is in fact liable in such circumstances. In…
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The case related to four warehouse properties entered into the 2005 rating list following their practical completion but before occupation or fitting out, and was a lead case for 60 similar disputes over whether new-build property can be assessed for rates purposes if it is not yet ready for occupation. Its immediate impact is that…
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Makro Properties Limited In June 2012 judgement was handed down by the High Court in the case of Makro Properties Limited v Nuneaton & BED Worth Borough Council. In this case the landlord had sought to occupy its own premises for the requisite six week period by allowing a group company to store 16 pallets…
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Roger Hannah & Co is pleased to announce the setting up of a new service to help their clients with empty property rates. In the first 3 months from launching our new service we have secured savings for clients in excess of £100,000 on their empty property rates liabilities. Roger Hannah & Co can develop…
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