Director Faye Turner is an experienced Business Rates specialist with over a decade of hands on expertise in navigating the complexities of non domestic rating. Known for her proactive approach and deep technical understanding, Faye has built a strong reputation for securing meaningful savings and providing clear, strategic guidance across all areas of business rates….
Client Relationship Consultant Anthony has 30 plus years of experience within a Sales and Marketing environment, finding his niche within the surveying world, and promoting the services and benefits of practices small and large, always offering a solution that is viable and effective for the client. Anthony came to the company through Graham + Sibbald’s…
Further updates to Business Rates Revaluation 2026 The Cabinet Secretary for Finance has announced the following further measures in relation to Non-Domestic Business Rates & the upcoming 2026 Revaluation. There is to be an additional 25% relief for eligible licensed hospitality & music venues that are liable for Basic or Intermediate Property Rate (i.e. up…
Graham + Sibbald were tasked with reviewing Business Rates liabilities and providing advice in relation to Business Rates at the Stirling Highland Hotel. Furthermore, G+S were asked to lodge a formal challenge against the Rateable Value via a Proposal and to undertake subsequent discussions and negotiations with the aim of agreeing a reduction in Rateable…
Graham + Sibbald is delighted to share that we have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6343 Estate Management Services 2 framework, which will commence in 2026. We have been named on the following lots: Lot number 1- Total Estate Management; Lot number 2 – Property Management; Lot number 3 –…
Essential Changes for Hotels – Act Now to Prepare ENGLAND + WALES Business Rates are Changing – Dramatically From April 2026, the business rates landscape is being reshaped. 40% Retail, Hospitality, Leisure (RHL) is Being Abolished This will be replaced with new RHL multipliers. New Five-Tier Multiplier System Replacing the current two-tier approach, this new…
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…
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…
