Tribunals · City of Westminster · 2017 rating list

GRD FLR REAR 11, HILL STREET, W1J 5LG

Offices and premises Decided 21 February 2025 CHG100787657 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£75,000£725/m²

Ratepayer sought£62,000

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£75,000£725/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 of the rateable value from £75,000 to £62,000 (from £725/m2 to £600/m2) for a ground floor rear office in a Grade II listed building in Mayfair, Central London, arguing that indirect rental evidence and comparable offices in the locality demonstrated a lower tone. The tribunal found that the best evidence was from a new lease at 51-52 Charles Street at £725/m2 close to the valuation date, and comparable assessments within the same building consistently showed £725/m2, which was not unreasonable. The appeal was dismissed.

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