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.

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.