Tribunals · Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

Shrewdd Marketing, 27 Harrison Road, HX1 2AF

Office and Premises Decided 16 November 2020 CHG100038402 Gerald Eve LLP - CCA

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£16,750£85/m²

Ratepayer sought£13,250

VO conceded first£16,500−1% before the hearing

Tribunal decided£16,500£85/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that internal works to the property (replacement of heating, electrics, asbestos removal and reconfiguration) were repairs/maintenance and did not add value, evidenced by unchanged rent passing and comparable unrefurbished properties. The tribunal found the works were significant refurbishment affecting the ground and first floors (over half the property), and that the VO's distinction between refurbished and unrefurbished areas was reasonable. The appeal succeeded only to the limited extent of accepting the VO's revised valuation of £16,500, rejecting the appellant's proposed £13,250 figure.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Shrewdd Marketing, represented.

Grounds argued

Building works or disturbance nearby · decisive
Valuation method
Rental evidence

Evidence: Rents, Expert report, Photographs
Cases cited: Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO)
Hearing: 21 October 2020

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The tribunal’s decision in full

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