Business Details
Expert Business Rates Appeals in Glasgow
Established as a leading authority in business rates advisory, we specialise in reducing non-domestic rate liabilities for commercial property owners and occupiers. Our team comprises chartered surveyors with extensive experience in valuation, negotiation, and legal frameworks governing business rates. Having previously worked within the Assessors Office, we leverage insider knowledge to challenge overvaluations and secure substantial savings for clients across Scotland and beyond.Our expertise spans complex case law, revaluation appeals, and strategic mitigation, with a proven track record of delivering millions in refunds and reductions. We operate under strict regulatory compliance as a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)-regulated firm, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and client protection.
Services
Business Rates Appeals
Revaluation Challenges
Rates Mitigation
Health Check Assessments
Legal Representation
Commercial Property Valuation
Empty Property Relief
Charity Rate Relief
Rateable Value Reduction
Appeal Settlement Negotiation
Highlights and features
- We are RICS-registered chartered surveyors with over 25 years of valuation expertise.
- Our team includes former Assessors Office professionals with insider knowledge of rate-setting processes.
- We have secured over 3 million in business rates savings for clients across Scotland.
- Our approach combines legal case law analysis with market-specific valuation insights.
- We offer a free initial business rates health check conducted by experienced surveyors.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Saved us 60,000
Recommend Gary highly
Massive savings
Expert negotiations
Significant reductions
Services
Business Rates Appeals
We specialise in challenging inflated rateable values through formal appeals. Our chartered surveyors use valuation expertise and legal precedents to negotiate reductions. Clients benefit from our insider knowledge of assessment processes and proven success in securing refunds and lower liabilities.
Revaluation Challenges
Our team proactively addresses rateable value discrepancies during revaluation cycles. We analyse market data and legal frameworks to contest overvaluations. Businesses gain protection against unfair increases through our strategic revaluation challenge process.
Rates Mitigation Advice
We identify opportunities to reduce business rates liabilities through relief schemes and structural changes. Our mitigation strategies combine regulatory compliance with creative solutions to maximise savings while maintaining operational requirements.
Health Check Assessments
Our free health check evaluates current business rates payments for potential savings. Chartered surveyors review valuation bands and property details to identify appeal opportunities. Clients receive actionable recommendations tailored to their specific circumstances.
Legal Representation
We provide expert representation in business rates appeals before valuation panels. Our team prepares evidence-based cases using market analysis and legal precedents. Clients benefit from our courtroom experience and negotiation skills in resolving disputes.
People
Gary Walton
Director
Chartered Surveyor with 25+ years' experience in business rates valuation. Former Assessor's Office professional who has handled 1,000+ appeals. Specialises in commercial, healthcare, and educational property sectors.
Questions
What are business rates?
Business rates are non-domestic property taxes set by government and collected by local authorities to fund local services.
How can you reduce my business rates?
We challenge overvaluations through appeals, revaluation negotiations, and mitigation strategies tailored to your property and circumstances.
Do you handle appeals across Scotland?
Yes, we've successfully represented clients in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and throughout Scotland.
What properties do you cover?
We work with commercial, industrial, leisure, educational, and healthcare properties, including empty and charity-occupied buildings.
How much can I save?
Savings vary but we've secured reductions from £12,000 annual savings to £450,000 total refunds for our clients.
Are you regulated professionals?
Yes, we operate under RICS regulation with appropriate professional indemnity insurance coverage.
