Rating law is highly complex and bills received are often confusing and difficult to understand, due to the effects of Transitional Relief calculations. It is vital therefore that professional advice is taken.

Bruton Knowles advises on all aspects of business rates, including rateable values, exemptions and reliefs, liability and transitional adjustments. The Business Rates Consultancy has achieved average reductions of 27.5% of rateable value across approximately 2,000 properties. In addition, a further £1m has been saved by detailed rates demand checking and revealing billing errors and miscalculations.

Ratepayers should always be considering:

• Is part of your property unoccupied?  
• Have changes to your property been reflected in your rating assessment?

If the answers to either of the above questions are yes, we may well be able to assist you in reducing your business rates liability.

Temporary disturbance, for example from building works can both affect your rates bill. BK offers informed advice on how to minimise your business rate liability, from initial bills checking to negotiation and representation at Valuation Tribunal if necessary.