Tribunals · London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham · 2023 rating list

First Floor, Solon House, SW6 3BN

Offices and premises Decided 4 March 2026 CHG101195683 Hanway Commercial - Mark Short

OutcomeAllowed in partThe tribunal reduced the rateable value, but by less than the ratepayer sought.

Original RV£36,000£350/m²

Ratepayer sought£20,500

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£30,750£300/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure. This decision covers 3 properties; the figures shown are for the first listed.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued that the main space rate should be reduced to £200/m² based on rental evidence from March 2021. The Valuation Officer maintained higher rates of £350-£367.50/m². The tribunal found the existing assessments excessive, placing significant weight on a licence agreement dated 25 March 2021 (£195.25/m²), which analysed consistently and was closest to the AVD. Adopting a cautious approach and standing back to look at all evidence, the tribunal determined a main space rate of £300/m² was fair and reasonable for all three properties.

Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was Vibegold, represented.