All articles by David Hudson

  • David Hudson
    Professional

    West End rates

    18 January 2008

    Question: I am an occupier in London’s West End and have seen that office rents are rising past the £100/sq ft mark. Should I expect an increase in my rates bill?

  • Professional

    Rating reductions

    02 November 2007

    Question: I run a coffee shop in a shopping centre. I pay less rent than similar shops around me but my business rates are as high as theirs. Can I get a reduction?

  • Professional

    Persona

    24 August 2007

    Question: I have a lease on offices that runs out in spring 2008. I start developing the site in early 2009. Government proposals will mean I may not avoid empty rates payments. What is my likely exposure to unoccupied rates?