Retailers win huge rates cut as firms quit Clarence Dock
Get in a charity – charities pay no or reduced business rates.
Demolish the building – the most drastic way of avoiding business rates.
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Hide AdConstructive vandalism – buildings that are no longer capable of being occupied do not pay business rates.
Intermittent occupation – a building that has been occupied for six weeks qualifies for another three or six months relief from property rates when empty.
In addition, there are a number of retailing locations which have received a reduction in business rates due to the level of vacancy.
New shopping centres can be granted a pioneering allowance to reflect the level of occupancy when first opened.
Wherever over-supply is demonstrable. it may be possible to secure a reduction in the level of rateable value.