You may be able to get relief if your property is empty and unused.
Empty business properties are exempt from business rates for the first three months that they are empty.
Industrial and warehouse properties qualify for a further three months exemption from business rates.
After that, full business rates are normally payable.
This is to provide a positive incentive to bring vacant shops, offices, factories and warehouses back into use.
From 1 April 2017 the rateable value threshold below which empty properties are exempt from rates is £2,900.
As of 1 April 2024, a property must be continuously occupied for a minimum of 13 weeks before empty relief can be be granted again.
Apply for Empty Property Rates Relief
If you would like to apply for Empty Property Rates Relief, please contact us by using our online contact us form