Tribunals · Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2023 rating list

AQUA HOUSE, BUTTRESS WAY, B66 3DL

Warehouse and premises Decided 16 June 2026 CHG101297717 Ryan Property Tax Services UK Limited

OutcomeDismissedThe appeal failed and the rateable value was left unchanged.

Original RV£69,000£36/m²

Ratepayer sought£57,750

VO conceded first—

Tribunal decided£69,000£36/m²

Figures are as stated in the decision; a dash means the document does not state that figure.

What was argued and what the tribunal found

The appellant argued for a rateable value of £57,750 based on a main space price of £30/m², contending that settled assessments in the locality had established this tone. The tribunal dismissed the appeal, finding that the appellant's comparable evidence was unreliable due to factors such as leases being too far from the antecedent valuation date, properties being in different postcode areas, and size variations. The tribunal concluded that the Valuation Officer's main space price of £36/m² was supported by more reliable evidence and that the appellant had failed to prove the rateable value of £69,000 was unreasonable.

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