Recent Rating Surveyors Association Reports

You may have seen recent press reports that the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has agreed reductions in the rateable values for office properties. We can confirm that there are discussions ongoing between the VOA and representatives of the Rating Surveyors Association with the intention of agreeing a framework for settling COVID related appeals. We are […]

VOA Consideration of COVID-19 Effects

HS Consultancy Group are number 9 in the National Surveyors Grading of Involvement regarding the national consideration of the effects of Covid19 upon the rateable values of various different property classes. Due to our prominent position within these discussions and within the Rating Surveyors Association, we are pleased to announce that there are likely reductions […]

Recent VT Decision Precedents

The Valuation Tribunal has held in a recent case that residential caravans/chalets should not be treated as chargeable assets for council tax if the park is closed due to coronavirus restrictions. Therefore we can appeal any separately assessed council tax caravans where the restrictions apply and secure a complete exemption.