A Proven Track Record
Every business in the UK requires to pay business rates on commercial property.
By using their specialist knowledge, our experienced business rates team can ensure your Rateable Value is accurate and ultimately, that you are paying the correct amount in rates. Over the years, our enthusiastic team have a proven track record and made substantial savings on behalf of our clients across the full range of commercial and industrial sectors.
These savings were achieved in a number of ways including negotiation with the Valuation Office/Assessor, appearing before the Local Valuation Appeal Tribunal/ Committee and the Lands Tribunal, through claims for rates remission and other business rate reliefs and checking rates bills to verify their accuracy.
A major Rate saving opportunity will arise from the UK wide 2010 Revaluation coming into force on 1st April 2010. We can exploit this opportunity for you by lodging and negotiating appeals against the new rating assessments which will form the basis of your rate liabilities over the following 5 years.
Additionally, we can provide advice on new capital projects, estimates of liabilities for future financial years and the effects of any new rating legislation brought into force.
We can keep you up-to-date via Barrometer, our dedicated newsletter. Just drop us an email and you can register to receive future updates by e-mail.
In the meantime, try our Rates Calculator to find out your rates liability.
Tom Davidson:
Associate Director
Associate Director
t:0141 300 8064
f:0141 300 8008
e:tdavidson@jamesbarr.co.uk
Tom is an Associate Director of James Barr. He joined... Read more >>
Charlie S Crighton:
Director
Director
t:0131 221 0944
f:0131 221 0941
e:charliecrighton@jamesbarr.co.uk
Charlie is a Director of James Barr based in the... Read more >>
Steven Dalton:
Associate Director
Associate Director
t:0141 300 8056
f:0141 300 8008
e:sdalton@jamesbarr.co.uk
Steven is Associate Director of Rating. Now involved in his... Read more >>
Kenneth McCormack:
Director
Director
t:0141 300 8062
f:0141 300 8001
e:kmccormack@jamesbarr.co.uk
Ken is a Director of James Barr and Head of... Read more >>
Date:03 Sep 2009
Recent Agreements 2009
In excess of £3.4M refunds finalised in 2009 Read more >>
Date:21 Jan 2009
Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank
100% success at Valuation Appeal Hearing Read more >>
Date:30 May 2007
Livingston Shopping Centre
11% Reductions achieved in assessments Read more >>
Date:28 May 2007
Revaluation Appeals
Albion Automotives and Railcare benefit from substantial savings Read more >>
Date:15 Jan 2007
Exchange District, Edinburgh
10% savings achieved over 5 years. Read more >>
Date:13 Jul 2006
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Inverness
Majority of ratepayers in Eastgate Phase 2 now entitled to... Read more >>
Date:10 Jul 2006
Innovative Rate Savings for Industrial Clients
James Barr achieve worthwhile savings for a number of industrial... Read more >>
Date:30 Mar 2006
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Rating Revaluation
James Barr Business Rates team dealt with the non domestic rate... Read more >>
Date:02 Mar 2006
Holyrood Valuation
James Barr carry out the Valuation of the Scottish Parliament... Read more >>
Date:02 Jan 2002
Waste Water Treatment Works
James Barr were able to achieve a 32% saving in... Read more >>
Date:20 Aug 2001
Whisky Distilleries & Bonded Warehouses
Overall rateable value of Diageo's portfolio reduced by 11.7% on... Read more >>
Date:03 Jun 2001
Westin Turnberry Resort Hotel & Golf Course
We successfully reduced the rateable value of the Westin Turnberry... Read more >>
Date:02 Aug 2000
BHS Store, High St. Falkirk
We were able to negotiate a reduction of 25% in... Read more >>
Date:11 Feb 2010
2010 Rateable Values Announced
2010 Rateable Values Announced
James Barr gear up to appeal new Rateable Values confirmed... Read more >>
Date:07 Dec 2009
Delay on Scottish Rateable Values
Delay on Scottish Rateable Values
Further delay on Draft Rateable Values in Scotland Read more >>
Date:30 Nov 2009
2010 Uniform Business Rates Announced
2010 Uniform Business Rates Announced
New rate set at 40.7 p Read more >>
Date:27 Oct 2009
2010 Rates Revaluation Update
2010 Rates Revaluation Update
Update provided by Ken McCormack Read more >>
Date:26 Jun 2009
Business Rates Update
Business Rates Update
Check the accuracy of your liability Read more >>
Date:17 Apr 2009
Are you paying too much in Business Rates?
Are you paying too much in Business Rates?
You are about to receive your new rates demand for... Read more >>
Date:01 Apr 2009
Planned Business Rates Increase Capped
Planned Business Rates Increase Capped
Ken McCormack comments on the Chancellor's statement Read more >>
Date:16 Jan 2009
Business Rates Increase for 2009
Business Rates Increase for 2009
Scottish Government announces 5% increase in business rates for 2009 Read more >>
Date:11 Dec 2007
Rates Increase Announced for 2008
Rates Increase Announced for 2008
Estimated 4%+ Increase from 1 April 2008 Read more >>
Date:24 May 2007
Railcare Milton Keynes - Rating Appeal
Railcare Milton Keynes - Rating Appeal
Rating appointments north and south of the border Read more >>
Date:26 Mar 2007
Lyon's Inquiry into Local Government 2007
Lyon's Inquiry into Local Government 2007
Is this the end of empty property rates relief? Read more >>
Date:08 Jan 2007
Drop In Business Rates For 2007/2008 Announced
Drop In Business Rates For 2007/2008 Announced
The Scottish Executive last year announced their intention to harmonise... Read more >>
Date:13 Jul 2006
Fife Council Awards Rating Appeal Contract
Fife Council Awards Rating Appeal Contract
Fife Council have awarded James Barr the contract to handle... Read more >>
Date:12 Jul 2006
Electronic Non-Domestic Rating Bill Introduced
Electronic Non-Domestic Rating Bill Introduced
Scottish Local Authorities to issue Non-domestic rate demand notes electronically. Read more >>
Date:15 May 2006
New Edinburgh Office
New Edinburgh Office
James Barr move into new Edinburgh office. Read more >>
Date:10 Mar 2006
2005 Revaluation Appeal Progress
2005 Revaluation Appeal Progress
In January 2006 the Local Valuation Appeal Committees in Scotland... Read more >>
Date:25 Nov 2005
2006/07 Business Rate Announced
2006/07 Business Rate Announced
Scottish Executive confirms intention to bring the Uniform Business Rate... Read more >>
Date:08 Nov 2005
2005 RATING REVALUATION ? SCOTTISH APPEALS NOW LODGED
2005 RATING REVALUATION ? SCOTTISH APPEALS NOW LODGED
James Barr has lodged some 4,000 appeals on behalf of... Read more >>
Date:12 Sep 2005
2005 Rates Revaluation Appeal Deadline
2005 Rates Revaluation Appeal Deadline
Appeal Deadline is 30 September for 2005 Rates Revaluation. ... Read more >>
Date:12 Apr 2005
The 2005 Rating Revaluation
The 2005 Rating Revaluation
The 2005 Rating Revaluation, affecting the business rates charges on... Read more >>