GL Hearn is one of the UK's leading firms of rating advisers. We make appeals on all types of property and negotiate reductions in Rateable Value with the Valuation Office Agency, Scottish Assessors and other bodies to save our clients' money. However, we are not just rating valuation experts. We also provide a comprehensive rate payment and refund management service, receiving our clients' rate demands direct from the Billing Authority for auditing before payment and ensuring all refunds are received promptly and paid in full. In short, we relieve our clients completely of the burden and worry of managing their rates.

Rates is a very substantial property tax on owners and occupiers of commercial property and requires proper management. The 2005 Rating Revaluation of all non-domestic property in England, Scotland and Wales presents special challenges. Government is looking closely at ways in which the rating system can help fund other projects and we consult and pressure Government directly on behalf of our clients. We keep our clients informed and up to date on rating issues. We invest in systems designed to improve the service, providing top quality professional advice to our clients.

For more information contact:
		blake_penfold@glhearn.com