Property Owner Business Rates
Are you liable for business rates on your vacant / development property? We can help.
Business rates are a commercial property tax, payable by property owners and occupiers. The amount payable will depend on the “rateable value” of the property, which is broadly based on the hypothetical annual market rent value. It is payable whether the property is occupied, empty, or undergoing redevelopment.
WHAT WE DO
- Vacant Properties – mothballed / design phase / planning stage / to let – We can give rating advice at point of acquisition and mitigate your ongoing liability
- Premises incapable of occupation (i.e. asbestos / fire escape issues) – we can seek and secure exemptions and challenge historic liabilities and secure refunds
- Buildings undergoing refurbishment or redevelopment – We can provide consultancy at point of planning/scheme design, seek removal of your liability on account of works and seek a better effective date of cessation of liability
- Post practical completion (CAT A) – We can advise on the new level of liability and ensure liability is not commenced prematurely
WHY ALLSOP?
- We help property owners to reduce their liability for business rates
- We concentrate on vacant property, sites earmarked for redevelopment, historic redevelopment schemes and refurbishment projects
- To reduce a client’s liability to the lowest possible level we utilise a combination of appeals against the Rateable Values, mitigation schemes and an in depth understanding of case law and exemptions
KEY CONTACTS
Challenge your current business rates before 31st March 2026!
Thousands of properties across the country have yet to challenge their business rates across England and Wales, meaning businesses could potentially be missing out on thousands in potential rebates – in some cases backdated over 3 years.
The earlier you can seek advice, the better. Although appeals and relief claims can be backdated, advice secured early on will ensure the best possible outcome.
We will fact-check it, assess whether or not savings can be made and if so, advise you on the best course of action
Lease event soon? It could impact your business rates!
If you have a rent review, lease renewal or re-gear in the next twelve months, what is agreed could have a significant impact on your business rates assessment for the 2026 Rating List.
We are already working hard, advising clients in preparation for the 2026 Rating List.
If you are undertaking, or affected by building works or think you are paying too much in business rates, please get in touch.
Working together - for all your permitted development needs
Our teams are uniquely collaborative and able to provide you advice from the commencement to the completion of your permitted development project, ensuring at every stage that value is maximised. Our residential and commercial expertise is utilised together to give accurate and impartial advice.
Please get in touch with a member of the Allsop rating team or complete your contact details on the ‘Check your business rates bill" form.
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