The cost of rates paid by many businesses can be substantial, so professional advice is essential to understanding overall liability and how assessments may be challenged or liabilities reduced via splits, mergers, empty rates, disturbance appeals and Section 44a applications.

Hartnell Taylor Cook LLP has extensive experience of advising businesses on their rating liability, achieving reductions of up to 35% on the rating list assessments, which has resulted in significant year on year financial savings for our clients.

Martin Davenport, the Rating Partner is currently the Honorary Secretary of the Rating Surveyors Association (RSA) and therefore is in a good position to advise clients on changes in legislation etc. before they become public knowledge. 

Extensive knowledge

Our extensive database of comparable evidence, case law and statute, along with our close working relationship with our agency colleagues enables us to advise on all rating matters affecting property.

We cover all types of properties including retail, offices, industrial, universities, health & fitness centres, vehicle repair workshops and hotels.

Ensuring best value

For the 2005 revaluation we are advising on a diverse portfolio of over 750 properties with an estimated value of over £25 million.

Clients include Alterian, Americana International (Bench), ATS Euromaster, Baylis Distribution, University of Bristol, Billborough College, Boston University, Care UK, Carillion Plc, Comptoir Des Cotonniers, Credit Suisse, Dwell Retail Ltd, Elizabeth Arden, Fedexkinkos, Forbidden Planet, John Laing Construction, H & M Hennes, Insight, Merton College, Newham VI Form College, Prezzo Restaurants, Primark, Thompsons Solicitors, Tribal Group, Virgin Group (various companies),  Zurich Assurance.

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