Adrian
Smith Rating
Adrian
Smith, Tech RICS, Tech IRRV
Non
Domestic Rates can be a major expense for any business and
it is advisable to examine this cost as you would any other.
Checking that your bill has been correctly calculated, checking
that you are receiving any rate relief to which you are entitled,
and submitting a Rating Appeal to challenge your Rateable
Value are all matters that should be considered.
Rating
can be a complex issue and professional advice from a Rating
Surveyor is recommended. Rating Revaluation 2005, effective
from 1st April 2005, introduces new legislation making it
possible to appeal against your 2005 rateable value at any
time between 1st April 2005 and 31st March 2010, however,
in most cases you will only be allowed to appeal once.
If
you or your representative doesn’t get it right first
time, it is unlikely that you will be able to appeal again.
It
is therefore important to choose a Rating Advisor with an
established track record and a good reputation. Adrian Smith,
chief principal at Adrian Smith Rating is a member of the
Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce and acts for businesses
throughout the area. In 2007 he became an Associate Member
of the Rating Surveyors Association. The Rating
Surveyors' Association (RSA) is a professional organisation
representing the interests of experienced Chartered Surveyors
who specialise in the field of business rates. The Association
was founded in 1909 and now has over 400 members drawn from
private practice, corporate bodies, the Valuation Office Agency
and local authorities.
Since
2000, he has been a Rating and Council Tax consultant to Chartered
Surveyors in the Humberside area as well as advising and representing
many local businesses. Many clients in Hull and the surrounding
area were referred by the Sirius
Business Advice Centre and Adrian Smith Rating are pleased
to have been a help to the local business community. Sirius
is a DTI registered agency set up as a means of providing
continuing support to the local economy and communities in
Hull and the surrounding areas.
Adrian
Smith Rating provide a comprehensive and efficient
service, from initial advice, to submitting appeals and negotiating
with the Valuation Office Agency. They can also represent
your interests, when necessary, at Valuation Tribunal.
We
have a great deal of experience in rating. In 1975 Adrian
joined the Valuation Office at the age of 18. During his time
with the VO he worked in the Hull, Mansfield, Sheffield, Humberside
and Rotherham offices and also worked with the specialist
rating section on large industrial hereditaments including
BP Chemicals, Saltend, Hull.
We
can cover all aspects of rating, including Shops, Offices,
Plant & Machinery and Contractors Test as well as Valuation
Tribunal presentation. We also have extensive experience in
Council Tax having been involved since its creation.
In
2000, Adrian moved from the Public to the Private sector and
founded his Rating Consultancy 'Adrian
Smith Rating' serving the Hull, Humberside, and East Yorkshire
region. Adrian Smith Rating now brings you
the same expertise with a national focus. We would welcome
the opportunity to act on your behalf. If you need advice,
guidance or representation on any rating matter please e-mail
us or see our contact page for
our online enquiry form. |
