Business Rates

Paul Rabbette Ltd. has the expertise to ensure your business rates' liability is as low as possible.

There are numerous pitfalls that can affect the unwary when handling business rates appeals. At Paul Rabbette Ltd we have the expertise & experience to provide a realistic approach to handling your business rates issues. The rent payable can be significant in determining your rateable value. This is often overlooked when negotiations with the landlord or his surveyor take place.

Our advice includes:

• Considering the merits of making an appeal on your behalf and advising on the most appropriate course of action
• Providing any necessary information requested by the Valuation Office
• Offering budgetary forecasting
• Dealing with the Valuation Office in order to conclude any appeals made
• Pursuing your case to Valuation Tribunal if necessary
• Advising on the merits of applying for rate relief when the opportunities arise
• Helping to mitigate any additional liabilities for all types of empty property affected by the changes to empty property relief introduced in April 2008. These changes have had a significant impact on many owners & property developers.
• The effects of building or road works in the locality.
  

We have experience with all types of property from offices, shops and factories, to car showrooms, zoos, stud farms, leisure facilities and many others besides.