David Hudson
- Professional
West End rates
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
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
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?