Sofology, 4 Wessex Gate Retail Park, BH15 3TE
Shop and premises Decided 21 February 2025 CHG100898160 Lambert Smith Hampton - Birmingham CCA
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant challenged the VO's revised rateable value of £252,500 (at £230/m²), proposing instead £185,000 (at £160/m²) based on rental and comparable evidence. The tribunal found the VO's valuation reasonable, applying significant weight to comparable properties (particularly 2, 3 and 6 Wessex Gate units valued at £240/m², £240/m² and £200/m² respectively), which supported a tone of £230/m² when adjusted for size differences and location. The appeal was dismissed.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Sofology Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
- Evidence
- Rents, tone_of_list_comparables
- Cases cited
- Lotus & Delta v Culverwell; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson
- Hearing
- 29 January 2025
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