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Business Rates

Maximise your savings today.

Running a business requires managing multiple costs, and business rates can be a significant part of your expenses. Whether you're looking to reduce your current rates, understand how rates are calculated, or ensure you're paying the right amount, we’re here to help.

With reliefs and exemptions applied at a local level, our extensive network of regional experts and their in-depth knowledge of devolved legislation and policies will ensure you receive top-tier business rates advice – no matter where your property is located.

Let us help you unlock potential savings and optimise your rates for success.

2026 Business Rates revaluation 

Tackling the UBR - from problem to solution

The business rates system needs reform and modernisation. Simplification is essential to reduce the administrative burdens and target releif effectively. Avison Young urge the Labour Government to take immediate and decisive action to address the growing burden of business rates on companies across England and Wales.

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What can we offer?

We specialise in navigating the complexities of business rates, offering tailored business rates advice and support to ensure you're not overpaying. From rate reviews and appeals to relief applications, we'll handle the heavy lifting, so you can focus on growing your business.

Appealing & challenging your rateable value

Challenging and appealing an incorrect rating valuation can be complex and time-sensitive. Our expert valuers, with extensive experience across all UK jurisdictions,  use a clear strategy to simplify the process. 

Business rates relief & exemption

Navigating the complex array of reliefs and exemptions available for business rates can significantly reduce your liability. With regional variations in how these are applied, our deep understanding of local policies gives us a competitive edge.

Business rates payment service

Managing business rates can be time-consuming, but our specialists handle it all—calculating and managing payments for you. We collaborate with finance teams to forecast business rate costs and integrate them into your budget planning, ensuring accuracy and uncovering savings opportunities.

Rates strategies for empty properties

Empty property business rates can be a costly burden. We take the time to understand your commercial property strategy and proactively seek the most efficient ways to reduce your rates liability. 

Are you a building owner?

  • Are you a landlord with vacant whole or multi-let buildings?
  • Are you a landlord undertaking refurbishments?
  • Are you a developer constructing new properties?
  • Or are you redeveloping sites and master planning?

Contact us today to discuss your empty building strategy.

Are you an occupier?

  • Paying business rates on an empty property can be a burdensome cost.
  • Are you looking to relocate?
  • Do you need to reconfigure your current space?
  • We advise across a range of vacant building scenarios.

Connect with one of our business rate specialists to find the help you need for your business.

Connect with our business rates team

Hear more from our Business Rates team here:

Businesses are calling for certainty

What they don’t need is a knee-jerk reaction on business rates from the government, writes David Jones

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Removal of charitable relief for Independent Schools  

The removal of charitable relief for Indepdent Schools will cost £140 million. 

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Labour & Business Rates reform

The heat continues to rise across the political arena as the UK goes to the polls today for the general election.

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