Surveyor
Commercial Property Advisors Ltd
Bristol
22 Deans Mead, Bristol, BS11 0QX, Bristol
We are RICS-regulated specialists dedicated to reducing your business rates. With over £21m saved for our clients and a 70% appeal success rate, we offer a risk-free, expert service to uncover hidden reliefs and challenge unfair valuations.
We believe that no business should pay a penny more in rates than is absolutely necessary. Navigating the complexities of the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) can be a minefield, but we are here to ensure you only pay what is fair.
As an RICS-regulated firm, we combine professional integrity with a results-driven approach. Our mission is simple: to protect your bottom line through transparent, risk-free expertise.
| At a Glance | Our Track Record |
|---|---|
| Total Savings Achieved | £21,370,193.10 |
| Combined Experience | 100+ Years |
| Appeal Success Rate | 70% |
| Cases Handled | 2,827+ |
| Fee Structure | No Saving, No Fee |
Led by David Tanswell: Decades of Expertise
Our founder, David Tanswell, has been immersed in the world of business rates since 2007. Having guided businesses through global recessions, Brexit, and the challenges of COVID-19, David built this firm on the principles of fairness and transparency.
When you work with us, you aren't just hiring a consultancy; you are partnering with a team that has seen every industry-shaking change of the last two decades. We use that deep institutional knowledge to fight your corner.
Why Our "Check, Challenge, Appeal" Process Works
Disputing your rates through the VOA’s three-stage process is daunting. We take the entire burden off your shoulders:
- Check: We meticulously verify every detail the VOA holds on your property—from size and layout to specific usage—to find inaccuracies.
- Challenge: We build a compelling, evidence-backed case to dispute your rateable value.
- Appeal: If a fair result isn't reached, we manage the formal appeal process to secure the savings you deserve.
Specialists in Hidden Reliefs and Exemptions
Many businesses miss out on savings simply because they don't know which reliefs they are entitled to. We specialise in identifying niche opportunities, including:
- Empty Property Relief: Securing rates holidays for vacant premises.
- Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Relief: Maximising government support for high-street businesses.
- Section 44A Relief: Reducing liability when a property is only partially occupied during a move or refurbishment.
- Charitable & Rural Reliefs: Ensuring non-profits and vital rural hubs receive up to 100% exemptions.
Our Risk-Free Promise
We operate on a strictly no saving, no fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs and no hidden risks. We only move forward if we believe there is a clear benefit to your business. Whether you operate a small studio, a large industrial warehouse, or a busy marina, we provide the same dedicated, high-level consultancy to ensure your property costs are optimised.
Services
- Business Rates Review
- Business Rates Appeals
- Business Rates Relief
- Empty Property Relief
- Charitable Rate Relief
- Small Business Rates Relief
- Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Relief
- Historic Rates Audit
- Rates Revaluation
- Enterprise Zone Relief
- Hardship Relief
- Improvement Relief
- Rural Rate Relief
- Section 44A Part Occupied Relief
- Transitional Relief
- Valuation Office Agency Appeals
Coverage areas
Operating across 1 town in the UK
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