UNITS 810 AT 16, PORTEUS PLACE, SW4 0AP
Offices and premises Decided 16 December 2024 CHG100831381 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 (Unit 8-10 at 16, Porteous Place London SW4 0AP). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 at 16, Porteous Place, London ,SW4 0AP | £16,000 | — | £16,000 | Dismissed |
| Unit 8-10 at 16, Porteous Place London SW4 0APThis appeal | £51,000 | — | £51,000 | Dismissed |
What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant argued that the unadjusted rate per m² of £325 was excessive and proposed a revised rate of £300 per m² (later £275 per m²), relying on comparable evidence from other properties and disputing the Valuation Officer's analysis of rentals within the building, particularly regarding rent-free periods and fit-out costs. The tribunal found that the strongest evidence came from rental analysis of other units within Porteous Place itself, which when properly adjusted for a three-month rent-free period and 50% of fit-out costs, supported a tone of £325 per m², and that the appellant's external comparables were less reliable due to differences in building age, size, location, and security features. The appeal was dismissed as the tribunal concluded the £325 per m² rate was reasonable and within the range supported by the evidence.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Burgess Mee LLP, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Rental evidence
- Evidence
- Rents, Expert report
- Cases cited
- Bunyan (VO) v Acenden Limited [2023] UKUT 17 (LC); Lotus & Delta v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976] RA141
- Hearing
- 20 November 2024
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