John Webber

Head of Rating at Colliers, avid #AVFC supporter, Horseracing fan & owner of a Villa supporting Cocker Spaniel. #businessrates Views are my own.

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@Jamorushton @Jamorushton you are an absolute disgrace !

Now apologize to every hamster in the country 😂UTFV !

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@OliveTreeBath @libdemdaisy @RachelReevesMP I call out politicians of all parties for getting it wrong on business rates. It appeared to me ( my opinion) that people were spreading misinformation for political reasons which was not helping people trying to run a business like you and causing unnecessary stress.

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@OliveTreeBath @libdemdaisy I absolutely agree . The VOA are only responsible for the RV - the multipliers reliefs are not set by them. They should either provide a full calculator or direct you to one - unfortunately they have done neither which creates uncertainty.

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@OliveTreeBath @libdemdaisy Yes I can see where you looked - the problem is it only gives the basic calculation example although it does caveat reliefs etc - I am sure it is meant to help but without the full calculation it is of course incorrect .

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@OliveTreeBath @libdemdaisy The VOA site will not give details of your actual bill . They are only concerned with the value - the rateable value which is only one of three elements that make up your bill. RV x multiplier x relief . Send me your details and I will give you the exact bill for 3 years .

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@dustonlandlady https://t.co/Bx4rwzM248 Miranda your liability is going up by 15% next year to £7574 not 291%

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@anthonypender4 @kevinhollinrake @DanNeidle @MartinSLewis @UKHofficial @UKHospKate That certainly is still an issue but we at Colliers are attempting a different strategy given the volume we have in the system. Going forward self assessment is a potential route out of this log jam.

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@leonburton @UKHospKate You are right of course that people should get the right advice before challenging but the vast majority have not even looked - the valuation date 1 April 2021 most couldn’t actually open - start from the question what is the value of a pub you couldn’t trade from !

[Kate Nicholls OBE @UKHospKate]

@JohnWebberFRICS @Colliers Thank you and yes, I urge everyone to check, challenge and seek advice

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And a reminder you can still lodge an appeal against your existing rateable value for April 23-26

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@anthonypender4 @kevinhollinrake @DanNeidle @MartinSLewis @UKHofficial @UKHospKate Absolutely agree but 2023 Rating List appeal window is still open for 4 months- most businesses have it challenged them.

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@UKHospKate https://t.co/W4Z3Uc5nDi But obviously @Colliers here to help anyone.

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@UKHospKate Spot on but don’t let challenging 23 pass anyone by !

[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@steviexdavis @kevinhollinrake @DanNeidle @MartinSLewis @UKHofficial @UKHospKate Have a look at this - scroll down to examples - the bills are capped next year https://t.co/Bx4rwzMzTG

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@dustonlanlady

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[John Webber @JohnWebberFRICS]

@griffitha https://t.co/Bx4rwzM248 . Andrew this note is very clear RHL is getting support next year - let’s be honest with business instead of scaremongering. 5/15/30 % cap next year .

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