Allsop about us work with us find a property property services allsop news & blogs people & offices our services commercial professional business rates Allsop’s Business Rate specialists ensure that all avenues to reduce rates liabilities are pursued. Offering services to both property owners and occupiers. What are Business Rates? Business rates are a commercial property tax, payable by property owners and occupiers. The amount payable will depend on the “rateable value” of the property, which is broadly based on the hypothetical annual market rent value. It is payable whether the property is occupied, empty, or undergoing redevelopment. What you should do when your annual rates bill arrives If you are a property occupier, owner or developer of an empty building then you are well aware that the 1st April brings your new business rates bill. It is important not to overlook the detail as there is potential to make vast savings on your bill if you believe you might qualify for exemptions / reliefs / nil rating. We have put together a guide of our Top five recommendations for what to do when your rate bill arrives, to help you know what to keep an eye out for. If you think your rate bill is incorrect it probably is! We recommend that you seek specialist rating advice as early intervention is crucial to avoid unnecessary and onerous charges. Get in touch with us for a free appraisal. It’s simple – complete your contact details on the ‘Enquire Now’ form below and upload your new rate bill. We can then fact-check it, assess whether or not savings can be made and if there are – advise you on the most efficient risk adverse course of action. Enquire Now Vacant / Development Advice relating to complex rating situations and on specialist property types located throughout the country. Retail Retail specialists achieving substantial savings for shop, café and restaurant operators nationwide in town centres, shopping centres and out of town retail parks. Offices Recognised specialists in the office sector achieving major rates refunds for businesses located in Greater London and the South East. why choose allsop business rates? news and insights meet the business rates team Enquire Now For advice on business rates or for a free appraisal complete the details below Name* Email Address* Contact Number Subject Message* For a free appraisal remember to upload a copy of your rates bill as a PDF or Jpeg Business Rates Vacant / Development Retail expertise and experience Office experience and expertise Commercial Professional Business Rates Lease Advisory Receivership Commercial Property Valuation Our Services Auctions Commercial Transactional Commercial Professional Residential Transactional and Living Markets Residential Professional Allsop Home Find a property Media About us Work with us Our Offices Our People Email updates Policies Commercial services Asset Management Commercial Development Consultancy Commercial Property Investment Office Leasing Office Search Service Residential services Build to Rent Development Agency and Advisory Residential Property Investment Student Housing © allsop 2021 | privacy policy | legal