Tag: Non Domestic Rates



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

BRC proposes Replacing Business Rates with Energy Tax

Posted on 18 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

Recently the prime minister hinted that business rates reform may be on the way as the momentum for change gathers momentum. Last week Lambert Smith Hampton responded to this by publishing a set of proposals that it would like to see included in any future... Read More

Calls for Reform grow louder as Business Rates Revenue threatens to outstrip Council Tax

Posted on 14 February, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Industry News

In his Autumn Statement, the Chancellor extended business rates relief to small businesses and yesterday it was announced that businesses hit by the UK floods will be eligible for rates relief for a period of three months. While these moves are welcome, many... Read More

Limerick sets Ireland’s Cheapest Commercial Rate

Posted on 8 January, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News, Worldwide Property News

An Irish city has declared itself “open for business” by setting the lowest commercial rate in the country's history. The landmark 15.8 per cent reduction in commercial rates now makes Limerick the cheapest place in Ireland to own and manage retail... Read More