We provide a full range of services and specialist advice covering all types of domestic and commercial property. On residential property we are able to offer valuations for cash purchase, matrimonial, probate or tax purposes. All of which will include an insurance valuation also. In addition we will be providing valuation reports for the forthcoming Single Survey or otherwise known as The Home Report. However more info is available in this regard on our dedicated Single Survey page.

In respect of non-domestic properties or sites we are able to offer Commercial Valuations, Lease Renewals, Rent Reviews and Insolvency Advice to Compulsory Purchase Compensation we'll make sure you get the result you want when you need it most.

Our dynamic and professional approach has earned Wilkinson and Company an impressive reputation offering a varied range of services throughout the UK.

Are your company rates too high?

It's a question you'll find difficult to answer and no wonder. Rating law is constantly changing and revaluations can be a complicated affair.

Since the 1990 Revaluation and subsequent ones in 1995 and 2000, including the current 2005 Revaluation, we have successfully handled over 1,600 appeals on commercial properties throughout the UK.

We have helped to significantly reduce occupier's rating assessments and assist to establish refunds and statutory interest on any over payment of rates.

From 1 April 2010, all non-domestic subjects will be reassessed for rates purposes. Each new Rateable Value will form the basis of a ratepayer's liability over the next five years. The Rateable Value is a hypothetical rental value, at a point in time, based on certain assumptions. For the 2010 Revaluation, values are based on rents and costs prevailing as at 1 April 2008.

Arguably, the 2010 Revaluation may be the most contentious to date, since the effect of the "credit crunch" on the property market has had a distorting effect on rental and cost levels, which will make it very difficult for the Assessors/Valuation Office Agency to reflect the correct level of rateable value. This situation may allow us the opportunity to argue for lower levels of assessment in our appeal negotiations.

Anyone with an interest in a non-domestic property has an automatic right to appeal against the new assessment. In Scotland, appeals must be lodged within a limited period.

Timetable
Feb/Mar 2010	- In Scotland, Revaluation Notices Issued Advising New Rateable Value (appeals can now be lodged)
Feb/Mar 2010	- Rates Bills Issued for 2010/11 based on New Assessments
1 April 2010	- New Assessments come into force
30 September 2010	- Revaluation Appeal Deadline for Scotland

With our specialist knowledge we will ensure your rating liability is kept to a minimum within existing rating legislation.

Should you have any queries or would like to get in touch on any professional or rating property related matter then please do not hesitate to contact us via the Contact page.