HILTON SUZUKI, LONDON ROAD, SPELLBROOK, CM23 4AU
Car showroom and premises Decided 18 July 2025 CHG101082867 Altus Group - Oakland - Manchester/Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant challenged the RV of £77,500 (£150/m²) for a car showroom, proposing £58,000 (£112.50/m²). The tribunal found that the connected-party subject rent and comparative rental evidence from distant towns provided insufficient support for the original £150/m² valuation. However, applying a percentage increase method between rating lists was rejected. The tribunal instead adjusted the £150/m² tone agreed for Mercedes-Benz (a modern dealership in the same locality) downward by 20% (10% for age/quality, 10% for location) to reach £120/m², resulting in an RV of £62,000, allowing the appeal in part.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Hilton Suzuki, represented.
Grounds argued
- Comparable assessments (tone)
- Rental evidence
- Evidence
- Rents, Settled assessments
- Cases cited
- Lotus and Delta v Culverwell
- Hearing
- 26 June 2025
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