PT BST GND MEZZ FLR PT FRONT AND REAR & 1ST 2ND FLRS WOBURN HOUSE, 20 TAVISTOCK SQUARE, WC1H 9HQ
Offices and premises Decided 13 May 2025 CHG100791410 Ryan
Figures are as stated in the decision, and are values in the 2017 list; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This judgement decided 2 properties together; the figures above are for this appeal's property (Part Basement Ground Mezzanine Floor Part Front and Rear & 1st – 2nd Floors Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ). Every property is listed below.
The 2 properties in this decision
One judgement covered all of these appeals. Each property’s figures as the judgement states them (2017 list); this appeal’s property is highlighted.
| Property | Original RV | Sought | Tribunal decided | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Floor Part Left Front and Rear 6th Floors Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ | £410,000 | — | £340,000 | Allowed |
| Part Basement Ground Mezzanine Floor Part Front and Rear & 1st – 2nd Floors Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQThis appeal | £610,000 | — | £500,000 | Allowed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants challenged the valuation of two office suites at Woburn House, arguing the tone of £425/m² was unreasonable for basic office accommodation with exposed utilities. The tribunal found the existing valuations were unreasonable by comparing rental evidence from the subject properties and similar properties including Dilke House (where hereditaments were agreed at £350/m²) and Alfred Place, whilst noting that Tavistock House represented superior accommodation. The tribunal accepted the appellant's revised proposal of £345/m², resulting in reductions to £340,000 and £500,000 for the two properties respectively.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Association of Commonwealth Universities and Universities UK, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Evidence
- Rents, Photographs, Expert report, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 23 April 2025
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