Business rates has once again been at the forefront for the Government, by announcing in its Autumn Statement that it will be doubling small business rates relief for a further 12 months, says Prop-Search. It was confirmed by the Chancellor that... Read More
The flooding which has affected large parts of southern England has caused devastation for hundreds of homeowners, with the military and Environment Agency still working in partnership to try to prevent further damage as the Thames water level continues to... Read More
Just days from the introduction of an empty property rate relief scheme for newly-built commercial premises the Government initiative is already attracting heavy criticism. The fine details of the £150m scheme have only just been released, but it is... Read More
A spate of contradictory High Court rulings regarding business rates liability is causing confusion for local authorities, landlords and tenants according to law firm Pinsent Masons. Is this property empty or occupied? The claim comes following the... Read More
