Do you own unoccupied Business Premises?The Government has reviewed the amount of Business Rate relief granted to empty properties with a view to providing a strong incentive to bring vacant property back into use. Online FormsMarch 2011 Budget AnnouncementAutumn 2011 Budget StatementBusiness Rates Payment Deferral SchemeBusiness Rates MultipliersThe level of Business Rates due in respect of your premises is based on a valuation of your property. | FAQs on Business RatesHow to Make PaymentsRateable ValuesWith the exception of properties that are exempt from Business Rates, each non-domestic property has a Rateable Value. Transitional ArrangementsThe Transitional Relief Scheme was introduced by the Government - the conversion from General Rates to National Non-Domestic Rates in 1990 Exemptions and ReliefsIf you are the owner of or are leasing a business property which is not being used and is substantially empty, unless the property falls into one of the exempt categories, you will be subject to an Empty Property Rate |