M H A Macintyre Hudson, M H A Macintyre Hudson, EC2Y 5AU
Office and premises Decided 29 May 2025 CHG100830232 Farebrother - David Barrett McCausland
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellants challenged the Valuation Officer's base rate of £575 per m2 (including £25 for fit out), with most seeking £515 per m2 including fit out. The parties reached an agreement at the hearing on a base rate of £550 per m2, plus 1% for the 15th Floor and 2% for the 16th Floor for view. The tribunal found the rateable value had been excessive and ratified the agreed rate as reasonable.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was KETE KOKOLADZE & OTHERS, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Valuation method
- Evidence
- Rents
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 15 May 2025
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