Tribunals · Bury Metropolitan Borough Council · 2017 rating list

34 & 35, LONGFIELD CENTRE, M25 1AY

Shop and premises Decided 29 September 2023 CHG100765970 Hart Commercial Surveyors Ltd

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.
Original RV£34,250£300/m²
Ratepayer sought£27,250
VO conceded first£31,000−9% before the hearing
Tribunal decided£31,000£270/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 sought a reduction from £34,250 to £27,250 RV based on a Zone A price of £250/m², arguing for adjustment of the passing rent of £33,000 pa to include a 5.5-month rent-free period and a 3.5% deduction for insurance costs. The tribunal allowed the appeal in part, confirming the VO's reduced offer of £31,000 RV, accepting that only three months rent-free should be analysed as standard market practice and that the property should be valued on FRI terms without the insurance adjustment sought.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited, represented.

Grounds argued

  • Rental evidence
  • Comparable assessments (tone)
Evidence
Rents, Settled assessments
Cases cited
Lotus and Delta v Culverwell; Old Street Retail Trustee (Jersey) Ltd and another v GB Healthcare Ltd
Hearing
11 September 2023

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