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Expert Business Rates Advice

Commercially focused support to help occupiers, landlords and property owners understand business rates, review property assessments and manage ongoing liabilities across London and the South.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR LIABILITY

Clear advice on business rates and rateable value

Business rates can represent a significant cost for organisations occupying or holding commercial property. Charlecote Estates helps clients understand how their liability has been assessed, whether the information held about a property is accurate and where further investigation may be justified.

The Valuation Office Agency sets the rateable value of non-domestic properties, which local authorities then use when calculating business rates bills. We bring property expertise and commercial context to the process, helping you make informed decisions rather than simply accepting an assessment without scrutiny.

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HOW WE WORK

A commercially informed approach to business rates

Our business rates consultancy is shaped around the property, the way it is occupied and the commercial impact of the liability. We review the available information carefully, explain the position in straightforward terms and identify practical next steps where an assessment, property record or bill may require closer attention.

REVIEWING THE POSITION

Rateable value and property assessment reviews

An accurate business rates assessment depends on the Valuation Office Agency holding the correct information about the property. We can review the rateable value, property description and relevant valuation details to identify possible inaccuracies or areas that warrant further investigation.

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This may include considering the property’s size, use, layout, location and comparison with similar commercial premises. The aim is to establish whether the assessment appears reasonable and provide a clear basis for deciding what action, if any, should follow. The VOA itself recommends comparing factors such as location, age, size, purpose and differences between properties when reviewing a valuation.

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ADDRESSING INACCURACIES

Support with business rates checks and challenges

Where there are grounds to question a property’s valuation, we can help clients prepare the information and evidence needed to engage with the formal business rates process.

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In England, property details must first be confirmed through a check before a rateable value can be challenged. Our role is to help ensure the position is properly understood, the relevant property evidence is clearly presented and any action taken is proportionate to the potential commercial benefit.

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MANAGING PROPERTY COSTS

Business rates advice for property decisions

Business rates should be considered alongside rent, service charges, maintenance and other property costs. We help occupiers, investors and property owners understand how rates may affect an acquisition, occupation strategy, lease event, disposal or wider portfolio decision.

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We can also help identify whether available reliefs or changes in circumstances should be explored with the relevant local authority. Eligibility depends on the business, property and applicable scheme, so our advice focuses on identifying the right questions, reviewing the property position and helping clients approach the relevant authority with greater clarity.

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I’ve deliberately avoided claims about guaranteed savings, automatic entitlement to relief or tribunal representation. Those would need to reflect the precise service Charlecote is offering.

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