Tracking the Progress of the Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
In October 2024, following the Autumn Budget, draft legislation was published proposing changes to England’s rating system, namely the introduction of lower multipliers for qualifying retail, hospitality, and leisure properties, as well as new powers for the Treasury to set higher rates for properties valued at £500,000 or more. For now, the budget has confirmed […]
Celebrating Our Team’s Success in Professional Development
At Analyse Local, we have long been proud affiliates of the IRRV and recognise the value their qualifications bring to professional development within our industry. Investing in our employees’ growth is a core part of our commitment to excellence, and we actively encourage and support their pursuit of further qualifications. With that in mind, we […]
Maximise Domestic Q&A 2025
What does the Maximise Domestic service offer? The Maximise Domestic service provides a thorough examination of a local authority’s Council Tax register, with the goal of identifying residential properties that are not listed. This helps increase Council Tax revenue while also ensuring the list is accurate and up-to-date. What are the key benefits of the […]
Maximise Business Q&A 2025
What does the Maximise Business service offer? The Maximise Business service is a leading solution for identifying missing or undervalued commercial properties on the Non-Domestic Rating List. With over 10 years in the industry, we have successfully uncovered over £1 billion in missed liabilities for billing authorities, helping to ensure accurate and fair property valuations. […]
Insight Assist Q&A 2025
What does the Insight Assist service offer? The Insight Assist service was created in collaboration with the Institute of Rating, Revenues and Valuation (IRRV) as a comprehensive solution for all the key resources needed to manage a business rates department. This portal provides support to every team member, from Revenues Officers to the Head of […]
Verify Validate Q&A 2025
What does the Verify Validate service offer? The Verify Validate service provides a comprehensive solution for local authorities to audit Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) claimants, review new applications and manage ratepayer information. It utilises data validation, advanced matching algorithms and 100’s of datasets to detect and prevent fraud. New applications and audit results can […]
Insight Forecast Q&A 2025
What does the Insight Forecast service offer? Our Insight Forecast service is tailored to help Local Authorities accurately predict losses from Check, Challenge, and Appeal. Using advanced in-house algorithms and unmatched rating data, our team of dedicated analysts provides a comprehensive set of reports. These reports enable local authorities to make well-informed decisions for their […]
2024 in Focus: Celebrating Success at Analyse Local
What a remarkable year it has been for the Analyse Local team! From the closure of the 2017 rating list to pivotal announcements in the Autumn Budget, we’ve been steadfast in our mission to keep you updated with the latest industry developments. In this blog, we take a moment to reflect on the milestones we’ve […]
Insight Forecast’s latest instalment in Tracking CCA
This post is the latest in our series of tracking the list movement of Check Challenge Appeal (CCA). This post is the latest in our series tracking the movement of the CCA list. We continue to observe that the 2023 list is surpassing the 2017 list at the same stage, both in terms of amendments […]
Autumn Budget Breakdown: Key Insights from the Autumn Budget and the New Transforming Business Rates Paper
With a new government in power, the appointment of a new Prime Minister and Chancellor ushered in significant changes, including a highly anticipated Autumn Budget delivered on 30th October, alongside the Transforming Business Rates Paper. This document laid out key policy proposals for reforming, rather than replacing, the current business rates system. Given the complexity […]