Business Details
Expert Business Rates Valuation & Appeals in Banbury
Leigh Franklin Surveyors is a specialist practice dedicated to business rates valuations, appeals, and relief. With over 25 years of experience in the field, including seven years working with the Valuation Office, we provide expert guidance to businesses seeking to reduce their non-domestic rate liabilities. As a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Corporate member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation, our approach combines professional accreditation with practical expertise. Our services are tailored to clients ranging from SMEs to multi-location corporations and public bodies, with a fee structure that is entirely success-based. We offer a free initial appraisal to determine the viability of appeals, ensuring transparency and no upfront costs.Our track record includes securing significant refunds and ongoing savings for clients across the UK, as evidenced by testimonials from satisfied businesses. We operate with a commitment to professionalism, tenacity, and client-centric outcomes, avoiding the pitfalls of firms that make promises without delivering results. Our success-based model guarantees payment only when tangible savings are achieved, aligning our interests with those of our clients. This approach has built a reputation for reliability and expertise in a field where many competitors have failed to deliver. We remain focused on providing forensic analysis and innovative solutions to one of the most significant operational costs for businesses.
Services
Business Rates Appeals
Transitional Relief
Audit Services
Empty Property Assessments
Small Business Relief
Highlights and features
- 25 years' experience in business rates valuation and appeals
- Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Success-based fee structure with no upfront costs
- Proven track record securing significant refunds and ongoing savings
- Free initial appraisal to determine appeal viability
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation
What people say
Expert in his field
Ongoing saving is considerable
Professionalism and tenacity
No upfront fees
Significant savings achieved
Services
Business Rates Appeals
Professional representation for business rates appeals, including comprehensive valuation analysis and evidence submission. Our success-based approach ensures payment only when savings are secured. With over 25 years' experience challenging rateable values.
Transitional Relief
Expert guidance on transitional relief claims to mitigate rate increases following revaluations. We assess eligibility and prepare documentation to maximise relief benefits for commercial properties.
Empty Property Assessments
Specialist evaluation of empty property rate liabilities, including partial occupancy scenarios. We identify opportunities to reduce charges through exemptions or alternative use classifications.
Small Business Relief
Tailored advice on small business rate relief eligibility and application processes. We help qualifying businesses access discounts and exemptions to reduce annual overheads.
Audit Services
Comprehensive audit support for business rates liabilities, ensuring accurate valuations and compliance with rating authority requirements. We identify overpayments and prepare evidence for formal challenges.
People
Leigh W Franklin
Chartered Surveyor
Fellow of RICS with 25 years' experience in business rates valuation, including 7 years with the Valuation Office. Specialises in success-based appeals and relief strategies for UK businesses.
Questions
What business rates services do you offer?
We specialise in valuations, appeals, transitional relief, audit support, and small business rate relief assessments.
How are your fees structured?
Our fees are entirely success-based - payment only occurs when we secure rate savings for your business.
Do you charge for initial consultations?
No, we provide free initial appraisals to determine if a rates appeal would benefit your business.
What areas do you cover?
We work with clients across the UK, from SMEs to multi-location corporations and public bodies.
What qualifications do you hold?
We are a Fellow of RICS and Corporate member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation.
