Business Details
Business Rates Advisors in Glasgow
Established by industry experts with decades of combined experience, we specialise in business rates advisory services across Scotland. Our team comprises RICS-registered chartered surveyors who have successfully negotiated over 2,000 appeals for clients spanning commercial, healthcare, and educational sectors. With deep expertise in valuation theory and Scottish business rates legislation, we combine technical knowledge with practical negotiation skills to deliver measurable savings. Our proven track record includes securing 60,000+ refunds for retail clients and achieving 30% rateable value reductions for industrial properties.As a fully regulated firm with professional indemnity insurance, we maintain strict confidentiality while providing transparent, results-driven services. Our approach combines Gary Walton's 25+ years of experience in the Assessor's Office with innovative strategies to challenge overvaluations. We prioritise client education through free business rates health checks and tailored guidance that aligns with evolving legislative frameworks. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by numerous client testimonials praising our ability to transform rates liabilities into significant savings.
Services
Business Rates Appeals
Revaluation Services
Rateable Value Reduction
Free Rates Health Check
Negotiation Services
Highlights and features
- 25+ years' experience in Scottish business rates valuation
- RICS-accredited chartered surveyors with Assessor's Office expertise
- Proven track record securing 60,000+ refunds per case
- Free business rates health check by qualified professionals
- Successfully handled appeals for 250+ commercial clients
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
What people say
Saved us over 52,000
Massive 60,000 over 3 years
Recommend Gary highly
Appreciate your assistance
Delivered such a good result
Services
Business Rates Appeals
We specialise in challenging overvalued business rates through formal appeals processes. Our RICS-registered surveyors leverage deep understanding of Scottish valuation law to secure reductions averaging 25-30% for commercial clients. With proven expertise in Lands Valuation Appeal Court procedures, we handle all documentation and negotiations to maximise savings.
Revaluation Services
Our revaluation specialists help clients navigate Scotland's triennial business rates revaluations. Using market analysis and comparative evidence, we demonstrate discrepancies between official valuations and actual property values. Recent successes include reducing a Glasgow retail unit's rateable value from 82,800 to 57,200 through detailed market evidence submissions.
Rateable Value Reduction
We negotiate reduced rateable values for commercial properties across Scotland. Our approach combines technical valuation expertise with practical negotiation tactics, evidenced by securing a 300,000 saving for a warehouse unit in Shotts. We focus on demonstrating market realities to the Assessor's Office through compelling evidence packages.
Free Rates Health Check
Our complimentary health check assesses your current business rates position. Chartered surveyors review your property's rateable value against market benchmarks, identify appeal opportunities, and estimate potential savings. This service has helped clients like Direct Flooring secure 60,000 refunds through early identification of overvaluation issues.
Negotiation Services
We provide dedicated negotiation services for business rates disputes. Our team's unique advantage comes from Gary Walton's former role in the Assessor's Office, giving insider knowledge of valuation methodologies. This expertise enabled securing a 150,000 saving for Stirling House through strategic settlement negotiations with Dunbartonshire Assessors.
People
Gary Walton
Director
Chartered Surveyor with 25+ years' experience in business rates valuation. Former Assessor's Office professional who has handled 2,000+ appeals for 250+ clients across Scotland. Specialises in complex cases involving healthcare, retail, and industrial properties.
Questions
What are business rates and how are they calculated?
Business rates (National Non-Domestic Rates) are taxes on commercial properties. Calculated by multiplying your property's rateable value (set by the Assessor) by the local poundage rate.
How can you help reduce my business rates?
We challenge overvaluations through formal appeals, negotiate revaluations, and identify relief opportunities. Our team has secured £60,000+ refunds for Glasgow retailers and 30% value reductions for industrial properties.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across Scotland, handling appeals for properties in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and all Scottish regions through our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.
What's involved in the appeals process?
We handle everything: evidence gathering, legal argument preparation, and negotiations with Assessors. Most cases settle without court through our strategic approach, as seen in the £150,000 Stirling House settlement.
How much do your services cost?
We work on a success-fee basis - no payment unless we secure savings. Fees are typically a percentage of the first year's saving, with no upfront costs.
What is the 2023 revaluation impact?
The 2023 revaluation uses 2023 market values. Even if your rates decrease, they might still be too high. We've secured further reductions for 82% of clients through detailed market evidence submissions.
