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How can I save money on empty property rates?
If you are a property owner, saving on business rates wherever possible is essential – but keeping up with changes in legislation and completing the required paperwork can be confusing and time consuming. That’s where we come in. In general, commercial properties are business rate exempt for the first three months (six months for industrial […]
How can I get an obsolete property off the rating list?
If you have a building that is unoccupied and/or in poor condition, taking it off the rating list is a great way to save money until it is reoccupied or redeveloped and back on the market. Our team of experts know the rating list rules and regulations inside out and can advise you on the […]
How can I get the best value from dilapidation works between tenancies?
If your property is in need of repair once a tenancy has ended, you’ll no doubt be looking for the most cost effective way to bring it back up to scratch and onto the market again. Our experts can recommend where to invest for the best return and connect you with our network of trusted […]
What is a temporary occupation scheme and how can I apply for one?
By occupying your property for a minimum of six weeks, a short-term tenancy resets the statutory void period. This means that the property is then business rate exempt (three months for commercial properties or six months for industrial or warehouse property) if it is empty. Temporary occupation schemes are a useful – and totally legal […]
Can I appeal a rating on the new ratings list?
Yes. In England, appeals are handled by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). The first step is to ‘check’ the case and then, if you disagree with the VOA’s decision, you can move to the ‘challenge’ phase – at both points the VOA may change the rateable value they’ve set. The latest rateable value list (April […]
When is it best to strip out vs demolish a property?
The answer to this lies mostly in the structural integrity of the property. If the bones of the building are structurally sound it’s usually more time- and cost-effective to avoid demolition and just remove (aka ‘strip out’) the internal elements that need upgrading. A ‘soft strip out’ is a sort of half-way-house whereby some of […]
Can I turn one property into multiple premises?
Split works, or creating multiple premises from one property is an increasingly popular option for developers. There are many factors to take into consideration and multiple parties that will need to be involved in the process – from solicitors and architects down to the trades required to actually carry out the works. Our team will […]