When a commercial property is first vacant there is a rates free period of three months for most properties and six months for industrial properties. After this period, the ratepayer will generally become liable to pay these rates again, even if the premises remain empty.
There are complex rules which govern empty rates but but by using our 30+ years experience our team will develop strategies to mitigate, empty rates.
Planning is key, particularly where the property is to remain empty for a long period of time and we are able to offer long and short term strategies to migiate your business rates liability.
Our team are able to offer administrative support for larger portfolios. This service includes checking that the current bills are correct, identifying and applying for local reliefs and speaking to Local Authorities on your behalf to save you the time and inconvenience of doing so.
Our team are able to offer administrative support for larger portfolios. This service includes checking that the current bills are correct, identifying and applying for local reliefs and speaking to Local Authorities on your behalf to save you the time and inconvenience of doing so.
James Burkitt MSc MRICS
