Tribunals · City of London Corporation · 2017 rating list

RM 204 2ND FLR, 80 COLEMAN STREET, EC2R 5BJ

Offices and premises Decided 29 July 2025 CHG100729212 Avison Young (UK) Ltd

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£28,750£395/m²
Ratepayer sought£27,000
VO conceded first—
Tribunal decided£27,000£380/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 146 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

A total of 146 serviced office appeals at 80 Coleman Street, London were brought against valuations in the 2017 rating list. The parties agreed in principle before the hearing to reduce the main rate from £395 to £380 per m² and to apply allowances for material change in circumstance (building works disturbance). The tribunal ratified the agreed valuations, accepting the appellant's spreadsheet of revised values as agreed by both parties.

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

Grounds argued

  • Comparable assessments (tone)
  • Building works or disturbance nearby
  • Change of circumstances
Change of circumstances
building works
Evidence
Expert report
Hearing
17 July 2025

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