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Welcome to Petty Chartered Surveyors

Experts in Commercial Property

Non Domestic Rates and Council Tax

Many commercial property owners and occupiers automatically absorb the costs incurred by Business Rates, which is one of the larger financial overheads for any company.

Business Rates are re-assessed every 5 years with the current Rating List being effective from 1st April 2010 to 31 March 2015. The purpose of the 5 yearly revaluation process is to bring rating assessments in line with changes to market rents generally.

Examples of issues that can affect rateable values or rates liability include:

  • Change of property layout or use
  • Size alterations - extensions/demolitions/mezzanine additions
  • Transitional Relief calculations
  • Empty Property Relief/Small Business Rate Relief/Part Occupation Relief
  • Disability Exemptions
  • Valuation Notices

At Petty Chartered Surveyors we have a proven track record in securing rate reductions and believe in taking a more proactive approach on behalf of clients, so as to ensure the lowest rate liability is incurred during both the short and long term occupation or ownership of a commercial property.

Our Business Rates services can be tailored to fit your specific requirements and can include:

  • Submission and negotiation of rateable value appeals
  • Representation at Local Valuation Tribunals and Lands Tribunals
  • Rent return completion
  • General advice
  • Budget forecasting & financial information

Check you Business Rate assessment here.
Check your Council Tax band here.


For further information and more detailed discussions on either a formal or informal basis you can contact us by any of the following methods:

  • Request a Call Back
  • Email Us
  • For telephone or mail enquiries please contact your nearest office from the numbers and addresses listed below.