Savings Secured
For UK Businesses
We’ve made substantial savings for clients by correcting outdated valuations, merging assessments, and unlocking missed reliefs. These are some of our recent cases.
Industrial sites
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Two open compounds within an industrial estate were subject to inflated rateable values that did not reflect comparable market evidence. By analysing the assets against relevant benchmarks, we identified that both assessments were significantly overstated and submitted a formal Check with supporting data. The revised valuations were accepted, reducing both rateable values and delivering a total saving of £26,291.41.
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A storage operator was overpaying business rates due to an error in how Small Business Rates Relief had been applied, with the discrepancy going unnoticed and creating an unnecessary cost. By identifying the miscalculation and presenting the correct relief entitlement to the council, we ensured the figures were amended and the full relief was awarded. This resulted in a refund of £4,991.48 and, importantly, ensured the client’s rates were correctly applied going forward.
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A newly built distribution centre was assigned a rateable value in line with significantly more prime logistics locations, resulting in an inflated liability that did not reflect its true market position. By challenging the valuation through the Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process, we demonstrated that the property had been unfairly benchmarked and secured a reduced rate per square metre. This delivered a saving of £567,347, with further action already underway to drive additional reductions.
“CPA achieved a great result.
They managed the process professionally and kept me updated on progress at all times.
Thank you to the team.”
-Simply Secure Storage
Office space
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An office occupier was burdened with an inflated rateable value due to an outdated assessment that failed to reflect shared occupancy and partial use of the space. We identified that the property had been incorrectly segmented, leading to an unfair valuation.
By restructuring the assessment into a single merged listing and reallocating part of the liability to third-party occupiers, we ensured the rating more accurately reflected the property’s true use. This strategic, evidence-led approach delivered a total saving of £149,000, removing a significant financial burden and restoring fairness to the client’s business rates.
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A long-standing office occupier had been unknowingly overpaying business rates across multiple assessments, with a significant liability building over time due to unchallenged valuations. By identifying that the assessments qualified for full exemption, we secured their removal from the rating list and ensured the remaining property benefitted from 100% Small Business Rates Relief. This outcome eliminated the client’s liability entirely across both rating periods, delivering a total saving of £242,491.82 and demonstrating the impact of uncovering opportunities that would otherwise remain missed.
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A vacant office property incurred full business rates liability despite being unoccupied and awaiting sale, with additional exemptions overlooked due to its listed status. By identifying eligibility for both Empty Property Relief and Listed Building Exemption, we ensured the correct reliefs were applied and supported the case with the necessary evidence. This resulted in a combined saving of £64,239.65, removing an unnecessary financial burden and ensuring the property was treated in line with its true status.
“I was sceptical at first, but CPA saved us £44k with zero hassle.
They handled everything – definitely worth a call!”
-Planit I.E Ltd
Retail Relief
Restaurant | Retail Relief | £8,815.30 Saved
A restaurant faced an unexpected backdated business rates bill after incorrectly assuming it qualified for Small Business Rates Relief, creating immediate financial pressure. After securing Retail Relief, further analysis identified inaccuracies in the property’s recorded data, prompting a Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) submission to unlock additional savings. Through a proactive approach, we’re positioned to achieve further reductions.
High Street Shop | Retail Relief & SBRR | £11,447 Saved
A high street retailer was facing an inflated rateable value alongside a rejected Retail Relief claim. By overturning the initial relief decision and reassessing the valuation, we reduced the rateable value to a level that qualified for Small Business Rates Relief, ultimately removing the liability entirely. This layered approach delivered a total saving of £11,447 and ensured the business was no longer burdened by unfair and excessive charges.
Cosmetic Clinic | Retail Relief | £139,756 Saved
A cosmetic clinic was denied Retail Relief despite operating as a face-to-face service during a period when government support was intended for businesses of that nature. By challenging the decision against the correct eligibility criteria and aligning the case with updated relief guidance, we secured a full reversal. This resulted in a saving of £139,756, ensuring the client received the support they were rightfully entitled to and correcting a significant financial imbalance.
“CPA have been very helpful. The team looked after us and managed to achieve a large saving.
Highly recommended.”
-Motorbase Ltd
Essential savings for creative spaces
Rehearsal Studio | £1 million+ Saved
A portfolio of over 39 unmanned rehearsal studios presented a complex business rates challenge, with each site requiring a tailored approach. By treating each property individually across the portfolio, we identified opportunities for valuation adjustments and applicable reliefs that would otherwise have been overlooked. This approach has delivered over £1 million in savings to date, while ensuring continuous optimisation and long-term cost control across the client’s estate.
Art Studio | Storage Adjustment & Small Business Rates Relief | £4,704 Saved
The entire premises was incorrectly classified as office space, despite a portion being used for storage, leading to unnecessary costs. By identifying the misclassification and evidencing the differing characteristics of the storage area, we secured a revised valuation that accurately reflected the property’s use. This delivered a saving of £4,704 and unlocked partial Small Business Rates Relief, providing both immediate and ongoing financial benefit.
Barbershop | Check & Small Business Rates Relief | £13,842.63 Saved
An inflated rateable value was applied due to incorrect property measurements, significantly overstating the size and increasing the business rates liability. By identifying and correcting the inaccurate floor area, we secured a substantial reduction in the valuation, aligning it with the property’s true specification. This also unlocked eligibility for 100% Small Business Rates Relief, delivering total savings of £13,842.63 and ensuring ongoing reduced liability for the client.
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