Once a commercial property falls vacant, full business rates liability returns after a short exemption period where applicable. For owners managing voids, redevelopments or properties between lettings, that liability can mount quickly. Dunlop Heywood reviews every property on its own facts to confirm the exemptions, reliefs and lawful structuring options that actually apply – nothing more, nothing assumed.
Our rating team has extensive, hands-on experience managing empty property liability for clients across the UK. We understand that the rules, reliefs and timeframes can vary by jurisdiction and by property type – so every review is based on the specific facts of the property and the law that actually applies, not assumptions.
For a complete breakdown of every exemption, relief and strategic option – with the case law behind each one – download our updated guide, free.
20 Ways to Reduce Your Empty Property Business Rates Liability
Updated guide covering recent case law and the 2024 Business Rates Avoidance and Evasion consultation.
Every empty property is different. Get a clear, no-obligation review of what applies to yours.
Aaron McLeod
Operations Director – Dunlop Heywood
T: +44 (0)161 817 4840
E: info@dunlopheywood.com
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