Business rates are a tax on business occupiers fixed by the Government (HM Revenue & Customs) and collected by the Local Authority. With serviced offices, rates are usually included as part of the rent. With conventional office space, it’s a separate payment. However rateable value is reviewed every 5 years, and can be challenged through an appeal process. Rating advisors normally charge on success, so if there is no saving there will be NO FEE! More about business rates here…
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6 ways to save money on office space in London
If your business is based in London, running an office is probably one of your biggest costs, second only to staff salaries. Here are our top 6 tips to save money on London office space. Some of them may seem obvious, but when our clients consider all of them, we have always helped them make significant savings.
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