One of our members just had a phone call from Richard Howarth, “Business Development Executive” from the “Rating and Valuation Agency Ltd”

It seems the latest plan of attack is to actually name neighbours he says they are “working with” to reduce rates.

The actual definition of “working with” seems to be that he sent a similar email (and/or phone call) to the neighbours as well.

Yes!Hotels would like to remind members that it is very unlikely that this type of company can save you money and if you contacted the Rating Office at Blackpool Council they are more than happy to take you through the procedure to question your rates yourselves!

EVEN IF they state no reduction no fee – they have a way of twisting things that WILL cost you money!!

Be careful out there before you sign up for any of these schemes to do with “reducing your Business Rates”