The removal of the 80% business rates for private schools stung, as has the repeated increases to rateable values for the education at subsequent revaluations; with the 2026 revaluation bringing a 13% average increase to the education sector.

Further, a lack of protection from the new high value multiplier intended to charge large distribution warehouses has meant schools have been caught in the crossfire and are paying more than before.

Traditionally the 80% reduction has been conservatively applied, however, Holloway Bond are experts, and well experienced, in arguing for the further application of the reduction to a broad selection of properties used in the education sector.

Further, even if your school is in receipt of the reduction, there are methods to appeal your rateable value and push your liabilities even lower by appealing the mode of valuation or removing exempt portions of your school from your bill entirely.

Whether you are a private or state school, if you have received a reduction or not, get in touch with us to ensure your property is on the lowest possible rate.

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