Rating Bulletin – July 2026

In our latest Rating Bulletin, our specialists examine several important developments, including:

• Common errors in rate demands and relief calculations that could result in overpayment
• Changes to retail, hospitality and leisure relief following the 2026 reforms
• New anti-avoidance measures introduced in Wales and what they could mean for England
• The latest position on empty rates and mitigation strategies
• Potential future business rates reforms and the potential changes our new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham may implement.

With billing authorities increasingly scrutinising liabilities and relief claims, now is an ideal time to review assessments and ensure all available reliefs have been correctly applied.

Please contact our rating team if you would like to discuss how any of these changes may affect your property portfolio or business rates position.

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