UNITED INDUSTRIAL CONVERTERS LTD, MUCKLOW HILL,, B62 8DL
Factory and premises Decided 24 December 2025 CHG101255478 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited/Ryan Property Tax Services formerly Altus Group
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What was argued and what the tribunal found
The appellant sought a reduction in rateable value from £75,000 to £54,500 based on a base rate of £23/m2, contending that the subject rent of £85,000 was an outlier lacking professional representation during negotiation. The tribunal examined comparable property rents and assessments, particularly relying on a new letting at Lye Cash & Carry which analysed to £21.06/m2. Although finding the existing base rate of £32/m2 excessive, the tribunal determined that £23/m2 was not justified and instead fixed the rateable value at £70,500 (base rate £30/m2) as being more aligned with comparable properties in the locality.
Summary generated from the decision text and checked against it. The appellant was United Industrial Converters Ltd, represented.
Grounds argued
- Rental evidence
- Comparable assessments (tone) · decisive
- Valuation method
- Evidence
- Rents, Earlier tribunal decisions
- Cases cited
- Lotus & Delta Ltd v Culverwell (VO) and Leicester City Council [1976]; Gardiner & Theobald LLP v David Jackson (VO) [2018] UKUT 0253 (LC)
- Hearing
- 9 December 2025
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