Tribunals · Brentwood Borough Council · 2017 rating list

SUITE 1 2ND FLR KINGSGATE 1, KING EDWARD ROAD, CM14 4HL

Offices and premises Decided 21 August 2025 CHG100435203 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£173,000£205/m²

Ratepayer sought£141,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£173,000£205/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 the rateable value should be reduced from £173,000 to £141,000 (from £205/m² to £167.50/m²) on the basis of a passing rent of £177,821 which, after adjustment, analysed to £166.34/m². The Tribunal found the passing rent unreliable due to a 20-month incentivised period with half rent and lack of lease detail, particularly regarding fit-out costs and lease negotiation specifics. The Tribunal preferred the evidence of other rents within Kingsgate House and comparable assessments, noting that rents within the building were consistently assessed at £205/m² and that £205/m² was not excessive for the subject property.

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