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Currently, the Scottish Government transitional relief scheme applies only to the hospitality sector and offices in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The additional local package will extend the 14.75% cap on increases in rates payable to all other property types – this will be particularly welcomed by occupiers of large industrial premises in the City where the recent Revaluation has typically resulted in RV increases of c. 40%. It is not yet clear exactly how this scheme will be administered and whether there will be any limits or restrictions on the amount of relief available to individual properties or businesses; however, it appears likely at this stage that an application will require to be submitted in order to claim this relief. Further details will be issued as and when they become available. For further information, or any general queries in relation to the 2017 Revaluation contact: The Business Rates Team at FG Burnett on 01224 572661 Scott Strachan, Head of Business Rates and Taxation -scott.strachan@fgburnett.co.uk Moira Gordon, Associate, Business Rates and Taxation - moira.gordon@fgburnett.co.uk   [post_title] => Business Rates Update [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => business-rates-update [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-06-30 10:46:41 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-06-30 10:46:41 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7683 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7646 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-06-01 08:16:45 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-06-01 08:16:45 [post_content] => FG Burnett is delighted to announce two key internal promotions. Scott Strachan, who heads up the firm’s Rating Department is promoted to Director.  Scott joined the company over 26 years ago as a Surveyor and steps up from Associate.  Scott is hugely respected for his knowledge and wealth of experience in the area of Business Rates, having been involved in 7 rating revaluations.  Scott also provides rating advice to oil and gas clients in relation to specialist energy sector installations. Derek Richardson, Head of Valuation also moves up from Associate to Director.  Derek joined the company in 2014 and is highly experienced in the area of commercial property and land valuation, providing advice to banks, pension funds, public bodies and private clients for a variety of purposes. Richard Noble, Managing Director at FG Burnett comments: “We pride ourselves in providing specialist advice to clients and that is illustrated by the distinct skill sets that Scott and Derek possess - Scott is the “go to” guy for rating advice.  It is fair to say that providing commercial property valuations has been challenging in the last few years given market conditions and Derek’s forensic approach, working with our market engaged agency team has stood us in good stead.  I am delighted for them both and look forward to further developing these areas of our business with them.” [post_title] => New Director Appointments [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => new-director-appointments [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-06-01 08:17:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-06-01 08:17:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7646 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7624 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-05-17 08:38:28 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-05-17 08:38:28 [post_content] => Osborne King and FG Burnett have acted on behalf of Rhino Investment Management on the sale of Haudagain Retail Park in Aberdeen.  Haudagain occupies a strategic, high profile location on Aberdeen’s trunk road network and is let to KFC, Carphone Warehouse, Maplin, American Golf and High Seat. The investment has been acquired by a private investor for £2.7 Million, reflecting a net initial yield of 8.7%. Dave McClure of Osborne King said “The quality of tenants and unexpired lease terms is an ideal combination for private investors and property companies. “ Dave Macleod of FG Burnett said “The majority of the tenants have traded from the development since it opened in 1999, testimony to the quality of the location at one of Aberdeen’s busiest road junctions. “ [post_title] => Sale of Haudagain Retail Park [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => sale-of-haudagain-retail-park [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2018-04-12 10:52:31 [post_modified_gmt] => 2018-04-12 10:52:31 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7624 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7566 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-04-18 15:12:12 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-04-18 15:12:12 [post_content] => We are delighted to announce the selection of Marie Curie (UK) as our nominated charity for 2017.  Over the course of the year, we will be carrying out various fundraising events in support of the charity's local branch and also provide volunteers to help out at local Marie Curie events.         [post_title] => 2017 Nominated Charity [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 2017-nominated-charity [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-04-18 15:12:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-04-18 15:12:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7566 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7544 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-04-12 15:20:49 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-04-12 15:20:49 [post_content] => Aberdeen City Council (ACC) will issue new annual rates bills this week, based on new Rateable Values.   National Transitional Relief (NTR) announced by Derek Mackay, Finance Minister, in February this year will not be automatically applied.  An application will have to be lodged by any rate payer who qualifies for the Relief.  The position regarding a local transitional relief package for Aberdeen City remains unclear as we understand communications are still on-going between ACC and the Scottish Government. Aberdeenshire Council are likely to issue rates bills before the end of this month.  Local Transitional Relief will be applied to these bills, where applicable, however, NTR will not be.  Again, any qualifying rate payer will have to submit an application for the National Relief. If you are uncertain about what transitional reliefs are available, whether you qualify, or have any general queries in relation to the 2017 Revaluation contact: The Business Rates Team at FG Burnett on 01224 572 661 Scott Strachan, Head of Business Rates and Taxation -scott.strachan@fgburnett.co.uk Moira Gordon, Associate, Business Rates and Taxation - moira.gordon@fgburnett.co.uk [post_title] => 2017/2018 Business Rates Update - Transitional Relief [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 20172018-business-rates-update-transitional-relief [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-04-12 15:21:45 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-04-12 15:21:45 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7544 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7261 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-02-23 09:29:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-23 09:29:21 [post_content] => Following a statement by the Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, on Tuesday it has been confirmed that a Scotland-wide business rates relief scheme will be available to hospitality operators and renewable companies.  In addition, a localised package will be made available to over 1,000 offices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.  Whilst we await the details of these proposals, the support package has been confirmed to include: - A cap on any increase to rates bills in 2017/18 of 12.5% for hotels, pubs, restaurants, cafes and other accommodation. - A cap on any increase to rates bills in 2017/18 of 12.5% on more than 1,000 office premises in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire - Relief for renewable companies, including Hydro. Whilst this is a welcome development, any reliefs are only applicable to the 2017/18 financial year whereas the proposed new rateable values will stand for 5 years, up to 31^st March 2022; thus, in 12 months’ time, the rates payable will revert to the standard RV x rate poundage formula.   FG Burnett would therefore stress that it remains vital to challenge the proposed new rateable values through the appeal system as being the only approach which can potentially reduce this major business overhead in the longer term. The Scottish Government publication on yesterday’s Statement can be found at; http://news.gov.scot/news/boost-for-business-with-rates-support For further information and advice, please contact: Scott Strachan - Head of Business Rates and Taxation Tel:  01224 597536     Email: scott.strachan@fgburnett.co.uk Moira Gordon - Associate Tel: 01224 597526      Email: moira.gordon@fgburnett.co.uk [post_title] => Urgent Business Rates Update [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => urgent-business-rates-update-2 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-23 10:33:27 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-23 10:33:27 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7261 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7248 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-02-17 14:51:52 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-17 14:51:52 [post_content] => FG Burnett are delighted to have been instructed on the letting of 66 and 68 Queen’s Road, two stunning, listed, semi-detached office buildings. They have been home to a variety of high quality occupiers since their conversion to offices in the early 1980’s - tenants have included Deloitte, St James’s  Place, Sodexo and the current tenant Maclay Murray and Spens.  Following refurbishment, they will be available for occupation in summer 2017 and will provide classic West End accommodation.  No 66 extends  to 2,743 sq.ft and No 68 extends to 3,185 sq.ft, with 25 car spaces, including client parking in front of the buildings. Queen’s Road is one of Aberdeen’s most famous streets, with elegant granite architecture in the heart of the West End. The quality of the neighbouring occupiers is testimony to the enduring appeal of the location - The Chester Hotel, Malmaison, DNB Bank, Knight Property Group, St James’s Place, HSBC, CMS Cameron McKenna, Craig Group and Pinsent Masons. FG Burnett’s Jon Nesbitt and Graeme Nisbet are handling the instruction. Click here for property details.   [post_title] => Classic West End Offices on Queens Road To Let [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => classic-west-end-offices-on-queens-road-to-let [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-03-02 11:25:36 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-03-02 11:25:36 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7248 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7211 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-02-07 16:10:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-07 16:10:22 [post_content] => We were delighted to sponsor the lunch 'n learn on 7th February at AGCC on the highly topical subject of the 2017 Business Rates Revaluation.  Our Rating experts, Scott Strachan and Moira Gordon presented a clear and concise presentation which, together with the Q&A session afterwards, provided valuable information to those attending.  If you were unable to attend and require information please do not hesitate to contact Scott or Moira. scott.strachan@fgburnett.co.uk / moira.gordon@fgburnett.co.uk [post_title] => Great turnout to Business Rates Lunch 'n Learn [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => great-turnout-to-business-rates-lunch-n-learn [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-07 16:10:22 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-07 16:10:22 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7211 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7184 [post_author] => 23 [post_date] => 2017-02-01 17:24:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-01 17:24:13 [post_content] => A recent decision by the Aberdeen City Valuation Appeal Committee has resulted in Rateable Value reductions of 16.5% being granted to a number of office occupiers in Aberdeen City Centre, West End and Dyce. The Committee held that the down-turn in the Oil & Gas sector has impacted rental values in the City and that the limited rental evidence available indicated a drop which, in their opinion, was sufficient to constitute a “Material Change of Circumstance”. Whilst it is almost certain that the Grampian Assessor will appeal this decision to the Lands Valuation Appeal Court and there is a prospect that the outcome may be reversed as a result of this appeal, it would now be prudent for ALL OFFICE OCCUPIERS to lodge “Material Change” appeals prior to the 31st March 2017. Business Rates Revaluation proposals must be subject to a separate appeal. For further information and advice, please contact: Scott Strachan Head of Business Rates and Taxation Email: scott.strachan@fgburnett.co.uk Moira Gordon Associate Email: moira.gordon@fgburnett.co.uk [post_title] => Urgent Business Rates Update [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => urgent-business-rates-update [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-02 13:54:44 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-02 13:54:44 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7184 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7128 [post_author] => 20 [post_date] => 2017-01-20 16:00:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-01-20 16:00:38 [post_content] => Scott Strachan and Moira Gordon of our Business Rates & Taxation Department will be presenting on the subject of the 2017 Business Rates Revaluation at Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn on Tuesday 7th February 2017. It looks set to be a highly informative event. 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Currently, the Scottish Government transitional relief scheme applies only to the hospitality sector and offices in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The additional local package will extend the 14.75% cap on increases in rates payable to all other property types – this will be particularly welcomed by occupiers of large industrial premises in the City where the recent Revaluation has typically resulted in RV increases of c. 40%. It is not yet clear exactly how this scheme will be administered and whether there will be any limits or restrictions on the amount of relief available to individual properties or businesses; however, it appears likely at this stage that an application will require to be submitted in order to claim this relief. Further details will be issued as and when they become available. For further information, or any general queries in relation to the 2017 Revaluation contact: The Business Rates Team at FG Burnett on 01224 572661 Scott Strachan, Head of Business Rates and Taxation -scott.strachan@fgburnett.co.uk Moira Gordon, Associate, Business Rates and Taxation - moira.gordon@fgburnett.co.uk   [post_title] => Business Rates Update [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => business-rates-update [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-06-30 10:46:41 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-06-30 10:46:41 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://fgburnett.co.uk/?p=7683 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [comment_count] => 0 [current_comment] => -1 [found_posts] => 91 [max_num_pages] => 10 [max_num_comment_pages] => 0 [is_single] => [is_preview] => [is_page] => [is_archive] => 1 [is_date] => [is_year] => [is_month] => [is_day] => [is_time] => [is_author] => [is_category] => 1 [is_tag] => [is_tax] => [is_search] => [is_feed] => [is_comment_feed] => [is_trackback] => [is_home] => [is_404] => [is_comments_popup] => [is_paged] => 1 [is_admin] => [is_attachment] => [is_singular] => [is_robots] => [is_posts_page] => [is_post_type_archive] => [query_vars_hash:WP_Query:private] => 004cb66b7594fc2cfc8329f32553ffe6 [query_vars_changed:WP_Query:private] => [thumbnails_cached] => [stopwords:WP_Query:private] => )