Tag: Commercial property tax



Government defends Business Rates System following Refund Calls

Posted on 12 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The issue of business rates remains one of the most contentious within the British economy, with retailers in particular calling for the Government to address problems within the current system as a matter of urgency. Although steps such as capping the... Read More

MPs call for Business Rates Reform

Posted on 4 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

The issue of business rates has proven controversial in recent months, with bodies such as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) repeatedly pushing for the government to find a solution which works best for small businesses. However, while the government has... Read More

Cameron hints at Business Rate Shake-Up

Posted on 30 January, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Industry News

The Prime Minster yesterday hinted at radical changes to the business rate system. The Government has already announced a £1,000 discount, which will benefit 300,000 retail properties, along with a wide range of investments designed to boost high streets and... Read More

Russian Parliament Raises Tax on Commercial Property

Posted on 10 November, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

The Russian Federation Council has passed amendments to the Tax Code increasing taxes on commercial real estate across the country, despite protests from business owners that the new system will likely damage small businesses.   The amendments... Read More