Evans & Payne

Evans & Payne Chartered Surveyors. Specialists in Business Rate Appeals

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Yet another consultation on business rates which will take 6 months (at least) and then will only implement any changes in 2029. In the meantime it is estimated at least 2 pubs shut down every day in the 1st quarter of 2026. Just too little, while pubs continue to close

[Localgov.co.uk @localgoveditors]

Government launches review of pub and hotel business rates review

Find out more below 👇

https://t.co/rs0qTcU0qt

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Good News for pubs and clubs but yet again is just another temporary sticking plaster over a broken system. Better long-term solutions are needed to really help businesses plan and grow. https://t.co/3yTxN1qwdr

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Evans & Payne can help navigate the complex and evidence heavy 3 stage appeal process.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Day Nurseries are experiencing severe business rates volatility. The VOA has radically altered how they value day nurseries from 2026.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Data shows that 72% of nurseries face an increase this year under the new 2026 Rating List. Many are facing spikes of over 40%.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Nursery owners: When was the last time you checked your business rates assessment?

After saving a Bromsgrove nursery £15k+, today we slashed another client's RV from £56.5k to £40k.

Backdated to March 2024, they're getting £22k+ cash refund!💰

Call us to get your bill checked!

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Day nursery business rate valuations are a total battlefield right now—and many are over-assessed.

We just proved it again in Bromsgrove, securing an Rateable Value reduction from £40,000 to £28,500. That’s £15k+ back in our client's pocket. 💰

Is your nursery overpaying?

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

2026 Business Rate Assessments (Rateable Values) have increased in Leeds by 38% on average for offices. We are lodging appeals for our clients in Leeds to challenge these increases. If you have faced a similar increase do call us to discuss to see if we can help.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

In his first major policy speech since launching his prime ministerial bid, Andy Burnham promised a major reform of business rates specifically aimed at reviving high streets and supporting pubs, cafes, and independent businesses.

We shall see……

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Interesting discussion on what tax breaks may really help businesses, including the effect business rate cuts may really have. (We don’t agree with all that is said but do agree it needs to be fairer) https://t.co/SdXCUCSpkf

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Village Post Offices face closure after fourfold rise in business rates. https://t.co/L1O43XISwA

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

According to official statistics, 129,810 Checks (the first stage of the business rates appeal process) were lodged in the first 3 months of 2026.

It is important to get advice and appeal if possible. Success rates are above 50% for Challenges lodged.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

We wish @carla_denyer all the best and hope she back at work soon.

Very important to heed doctor advice and recuperate rather than just press on and ignore any warnings.

[Carla Denyer @carla_denyer]

Following my doctor’s advice, I am taking some time away from work for health reasons.

My office will be functioning as usual and my staff are there to support all my constituents who need help, so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

See my full statement below.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

This is exactly what we are seeing everyday 👇

Rising business rates aren’t just a headline - they pushing SMEs to the brink.

If your business rates are rising we may be able to help. There are mechanisms to reduce or challenge it.
https://t.co/TWVJMoDhSQ

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Just doesn’t sit well does it?

World’s biggest bank gets a business rates discount but other businesses nearby are facing increases.

If business rates are the deciding factor on whether they open an office here or not, then surely that a sign that business rates are too high

[The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes]

JP Morgan in line for business rates discount on Canary Wharf HQ https://t.co/mYUaFzBKTS

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

The Business Rates Appeal Deadline is almost on us!

Any appeals against your current assessment must be lodged by 31 March 2026.

If you need any advice please get in touch asap. Don’t leave it until the last minute as it won’t give you time to prepare an appeal.

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Leaked OBR report just states the following about #businessrates

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

Channel Tunnel owner blames tax rises as it scraps UK investment

Surely a sign that Business Rates is now at an unsustainable level. Government must balance the need for revenue with the need for businesses to be able to grow https://t.co/y4WwvoyPvm

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

@VOAgovuk Our clients would love to do this but your website has not been working since yesterday. Still unable to claim or lodge anything today. Any idea when it will be working again?

[Evans & Payne @evansandpayne]

@VOAgovuk How do we find out what standards we should expect from the @VOAgovuk ?

Could you publish that as well pls on this feed