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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought to reduce the rateable value of two warehouse units at Kirkless Industrial Estate from £16,250 (Unit 6A) and £15,250 (Unit 6C) to £10,400 and £9,950 respectively, arguing that rental evidence and comparable properties on the estate supported a lower price per m². The tribunal found that while the appellant's rental evidence was primarily post-AVD and of limited weight, the Valuation Officer had provided a broader basket of rents across the estate which indicated the appeal properties' rents were not excessive when compared to similar-sized units. The tribunal concluded the Valuation Officer's valuations were reasonable and dismissed the appeals.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was J&A Walker Kirkless Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 13 May 2021
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