All ratepayers should determine whether or not they are paying the correct amount of rates for their business and consider how to minimise their costs.

Our expertise covers:

  • All types of appeals
  • All aspects of the appeal process (Check, Challenge, Appeal)
  • Preparing and presenting evidence at valuation and upper tribunals
  • Reliefs, exemptions and discounts
  • Empty property rate mitigation
  • Advice on developments, Completion Notices and refurbishment of vacant space

Our close, cross-discipline network allows for the smooth flow of rental and cost information, meaning that we are able to advise regardless of location and property type. Examples include:

  • Developments, Completion Notices and refurbishment of vacant space
  • Offices, shops and shopping centres, warehouses and factories
  • Car parks, petrol stations, hotels and public houses
  • Hospitals and day care centres, museums, fire stations and airports
  • Council Tax advice and appeals e.g. HMO aggregation

Minimising exposure to business rates is vital to the efficient running of any business occupying property in the UK. The Commercial Property Network can assist will all enquiries in relation to rating advice.

Service lead

Alex Lewis FRICS IRRV BSc (Hons)
Tuckerman
Alex Lewis leads The Commercial Property Network’s Business Rates service, bringing extensive experience in rating consultancy and property taxation. Working closely with member firms across the UK, Alex provides strategic advice to occupiers, landlords and investors on business rates liabilities, appeals and cost-saving opportunities, ensuring clients benefit from both national expertise and local market insight.
07931 548073

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