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    L W Franklin Chartered Surveyor

    Providing specialist business rates valuations and appeals for over 25 years.

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    Providing a full service from initial survey to negotiations with the Valuation Office.

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    And a Corporate member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation.

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Leigh W Franklin has been involved with business rates valuations and appeals for some 25 years, including 7 years with the Valuation Office.

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Business rates are often one of your highest annual overheads. Every non-domestic property has a rateable value which can be appealed at any time between 1st April 2017 and 31st March 2021.


In most cases only one appeal is permitted so it is advisable to use an experienced rating surveyor. It is essential that a full appraisal and valuation are initially undertaken to establish whether or not an appeal is appropriate. 


This appraisal is completely free of charge. A fee is payable only when the appeal process is complete and the client has received their refund/credit from the rating authority. 

National Non Domestic Rates (NNDR) - often called Business Rates, was introduced on 1st April 1990. Business Rates is a form of taxation levied on the occupier of commercial premises. It is collected by the local authority on behalf of the government.


Rateable Value - Business Rates Appeals - Rating lists are compiled every five years - 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and so on - this is known as Revaluation.


Rights of Appeal - The ratepayer has a right to challenge an entry in the rating list. 

Transitional Arrangements - The basic principle of non-domestic rates is that the amount payable per year is the Rateable Value multiplied by the National Non Domestic Rating Multiplier or Uniform Business Rate (UBR). However, rate liability is not always that simple. This is because of Transitional Arrangements. 


Small Business Rate Relief - From 1st April 2005 a new scheme was introduced in England to benefit small businesses. Small businesses must register with their local authority and must only occupy one property. The property must have a rateable value of less than 15,000 (21,500 in Greater London)


Why Leigh Franklin?

  • A highly experienced rating surveyor
  • Involved with business rates valuations and appeals for some 25 years
  • Working with a diverse range of clients across many sectors
  • Offering a fast and friendly service at competitive prices
  • A Corporate member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation
  • Regulated by the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
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    Appeals

    Appeals

    Full service from initial survey to negotiations with the Valuation Office and checking of refunds/credits.

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    Transitional Relief

    Transitional Relief

    A complex area which requires a full understanding of the relevant regulations.

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    Audit

    Audit

    Current and previous years rates demands checked for innaccuracies - overpayments re-claimed.

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    Empty Property

    Empty Property

    Advice on all matters relating to current legislation.

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    Partially Empty Properties

    Partially Empty Properties

    If your property is partly occupied for a short time then you may be entitled to rate relief.

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    Small Business Rates Relief

    Small Business Rates Relief

    Useful and practical information on how to take advantage of the Business Rate Relief scheme.

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A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Corporate member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation.

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Telephone: 01926 429403 Mobile: 07774 767124 Email Address: leigh@leighfranklinsurveyors.co.uk Postal Address: 16 Cross Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 4PX

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