"The Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 became law in the Autumn of 2023, affecting all occupiers, owners and investors in commercial property."

"The sector should prepare for the real prospect of increased rates."

"The new rateable values will be based on figures from 1 April 2019."

"A number of updates over the years have failed to address the underlying problems with the system."

"The news of UK inflation rates hitting a five-year high announced on 17 October 2017 will be a further blow to many firms across the country."

"The way in which pubs are assessed has not kept pace with the changing market."

"Business rates have never been more in the spotlight as they have over recent months with the updated rating list going live on 1st April and a new 'Check, Challenge, Appeal' system being introduced."

"The full impact of the rating revaluation and subsequent changes to the system will be significant."

"Though unwelcome, the new rating system may not be all bad news for Scotland."

"New rules announced in the Chancellor's 2014 Autumn Statement mean you have until 31 March, 2015 to submit your application. "