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| Commercial Property Consultants - Harris Lamb - Business Rates Department |
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Our services include:
Are your vacant properties attracting Empty Rates liabilities?The rating revaluation came into force on 1 April 2010, with significant changes to transitional arrangements and uniform business rates throughout the UK.
The impacts of this revaluation have begun to emerge, with the most significant changes affecting:
Replacement Cost Valuations - Highest Increases outside of Greater London relate to properties valued in this way
Central London properties - 100% increases have been seen
Rates supplements - Greater London and other areas; 2 pence in the pound (for Assessments over £55,000)
The Government’s decision to abandon empty property rates relief in April 2008 has had serious cost impacts for some companies. The new rules do allow for opportunities to mitigate liability for this tax, for which we are currently advising our clients.
Harris Lamb's Rating team are experts in the Vacant Rates legislation. Following the change in this legislation in April 2008, we have successfully implemented strategies for many of our clients that has helped control and minimise the impact of vacant property Rates. Through careful planning, auditing and negotiation, we can make sure you aren’t paying too much for your empty properties. For more information, or to arrange a meeting, please contact Head of Business Rates Sarah Williams on the details below. Contact Details
To download our PDF Business Rates brochure, please click here.
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Harris Lamb's Business Rates Team offer specialist advice with regard to rating issues. We have the knowledge and experience to negotiate with both the Valuation Office Agency and Billing Authorities to mitigate the impact caused by this significant property tax.
