Graham + Sibbald were appointed to review Business Rates liabilities and provide advice in relation to Business Rates. Furthermore, G+S were tasked to lodge formal challenge against Rateable Value via Proposal and undertake subsequent discussions & negotiations with the aim of agreeing a reduction in Rateable Value and a lowering of Business Rates liabilities for…
Rating Administrator Nicole joined the Business Rates team in October 2025 and is based in our Edinburgh office. As Rating Administrator, she plays a key role in supporting the department’s operations as it gears up for the Scottish 2026 Revaluation. With a strong background in administration and project support, Nicole brings a detail-oriented and collaborative…
Senior Surveyor Ellen joined Graham + Sibbald’s Business Rates team in Edinburgh in September 2025. Prior to joining the team she worked at the Lothian Valuation Joint Board, where she helped to deliver the 2023 Valuation Roll and recently worked on the 2026 Revaluation. She has experience in surveying a variety of properties as well as…
Join Our Tim Bunker, Graham + Sibbald Rating Consultant, as he works through the Scottish Assessors Return of Information Form that many clients will soon be receiving regarding the upcoming 2026 Rating Revaluation. Watch the Video Here- https://youtu.be/UYuMC1KFaZM?si=mkZMLa70wFJMBi2Z These forms can seem more difficult than they actually are at first, but we have created a…
Welcome to our newsletter which is focusing on the countdown to the next commercial Rating Revaluation! With lots of questions coming in from clients, old and new, please find contact details for our team at the bottom of this newsletter. New National Rate Poundage 2025-26 The Basic Property Rate (RV up to £51,000) has been frozen…
Welcome to our news sheet focusing on rating revaluation (1 April 2026), returns of information and property changes 2024/25. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. With lots of questions coming in from clients, old and new, please find contact details for our team at the bottom of this newsletter. Rating Revaluation…
Graham + Sibbald were delighted to be appointed by the Gilmerton Estate, Athelstaneford to act as their advisor on business rates. The property, Gilmerton House, is a luxurious private house and exclusive-use estate operated as an exclusive use venue for weddings and conferences. APPROACH The team at G+S submitted an appeal to the Scottish Assessors….
Welcome to our news sheet focusing on the recent budget update across the UK! The Chancellor announced various changes in the UK Budget. However as the Scottish Government has autonomy over the business rates system in Scotland this does not affect Scottish ratepayers. Similar funding is made available to Scotland via the Barnett Formula but…
Graham + Sibbald are pleased to be appointed as Business Rates advisors for Ardersier Port near Inverness. Haventus, the owner of Ardersier Port recently obtained Green Freeport status making one of the most exciting energy opportunity for Scotland and the UK since the discovery of North Sea oil and gas.APPROACHHaventus have begun the redevelopment of…
Graham + Sibbald were appointed to examine 2023 Valuation Roll entries for a number of retail units at Loch Lomond Shores and to lodge formal proposals where it was felt Rateable Values were excessive and should be challenged. APPROACH Initially the 2023 Valuation Roll entries were examined and the Rateable Values considered in relation to…
