Business Rates are an expensive operating cost for all occupiers of property. Understanding this generally unavoidable liability and knowing how to control it, demands specialist skills but is fundamental to good financial management and can bring considerable cash savings.

We act for an impressive list of clients with diverse property interests. Within the current Rating List, we act for clients with liabilities relating to office, industrial and retail properties, both occupied and not. In addition, we also provide specialist rating advice to educational and training establishments, retail parks, hotels, car showrooms, restaurants and shopping centres.

By constantly challenging the basis of valuation and exploring every angle to reduce the actual liability, we strive to provide clear advice and above all, ensure that our clients pay no more than absolutely necessary.

At a time when the Government has turned its attention to property matters in general and Business Rates in particular; especially in relation to empty properties, it is vital that businesses seek professional rating advice to maximise the allowances and reliefs they are entitled to obtain. The Ridley Thaw Business Rates service is tailored to each individual client's requirements.

Our aim is to save you money and offer an unrivalled service. Our strategy typically includes the following approaches:

• Appeal Against Rateable Value
• Business Rates Audit & Forensic Accounting
• Material Changes in Circumstance(MCC) appeal