Business Rates

The recently implemented 2010 Non Domestic Rating Revaluation has highlighted the importance of obtaining professional expert advice in this specialist field of property taxation. Principal Chartered Surveyors, with over 30 years of experience have become one of the most respected firms specialising in Business Rates Appeals on the south coast. We undertake all non domestic rating work under a performance related fee structure and operate on a no win no fee basis. We provide advice to the British Retail Consortium and have clients ranging from Local Authorities, Health Authorities and National Companies to small individual shops, offices and cafes. We have experience in dealing with the widest range of properties from shops to schools, offices to factories, hotels, public houses, clubs and associations, garages and petrol stations.

Our advice in this field will include the following:
Rates Auditing - a comprehensive appraisal of liability and opportunities to appeal
Inspection, Measurement and Valuation advice
Submission of Appeals
Reports on Progress
Negotiations with the Valuation Office Agency
Appearance before Valuation and Lands Tribunal
Agreeing refunds on client's behalf

Our services cover not only the level of value, but also ensure clients are paying rates on the correct basis. We are continuously in touch with prospective legislative changes, revisions of the uniform business rate and future transitional adjustment provisions.