Business rates case studies
Avon House
- Location:
- Bromsgrove
- Client:
- REI plc
- Size:
- 25,000 sq ft
KWB reduced the overall rateable value by 24% of the UBC Serviced Office Centre on the 2nd floor of this 4-storey office building by challenging the unit rate and splitting the single assessment into individual assessments for the smaller offices. This not only produced a substantial refund but also meant that they could qualify for empty property relief for vacant periods and small business rates relief.
Unit 4 Wildwood Triangle
- Location:
- Worcester
- Client:
- Maximus
- Size:
- 7,560 sq ft
KWB reduced the overall rateable value by 25% of this UBC Serviced Office Centre, which incorporated a large proportion of reception and circulation space within the single ratings assessment. By providing evidence of case law and nature of occupation, we successfully negotiated to split the building into separate assessments, thus reducing the rateable value and enabling empty property rates relief.
Rainbow Casino
- Location:
- Birmingham
- Client:
- Double Diamond Gaming Ltd
- Size:
- 4,000 sq ft
KWB achieved a substantial rebate for their client’s premises in Edgbaston, following a successful appeal regarding the material change in trading conditions due to the smoking ban. As a result, we achieved a reduction in excess of £35,000 to their rateable value over a 3 year period, including a temporary removal from the rating list during the property’s extensive refurbishment.
