All articles by Mark Higgin

Professional

Osborne’s business rate promise comes with a few strings attached

2015-10-23T00:00:00Z

With its pledge to legislate for the biggest-ever transfer of power to local government, the chancellor’s keynote speech at the Conservative party conference certainly grabbed the headlines.

Professional

Government will not reform empty property rates to benefit businesses

27 February 2015

Tax avoidance is big news. The time line is a long one - from Harry Redknapp’s dog to HSBC - and shows no sign of stopping.

Professional

I'm surrounded by empty shops

27 March 2009

Am I entitled to a reduction in my rates?