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established in 1994 this independent specialist rating consultancy and surveying company is well renowned and has traded successfully in the same location since inception. The company specialises in rating surveys, rates appeals, lease negotiation and rent reviews for their commercial clients and landlords. The primary aim of this successful business is to provide clients with tailor made services that result in rates rebates using their expertise and knowledge of the rating appeal system. It has proved to be a most welcome and popularly requested service and accordingly this company takes on approximately 2000/2500 fresh clients per year for all of whom appeals are properly lodged and pursued. The company is made up of two parts, sales and administration. Sales consists of' telesales. The process appointments are made, a visit is made by the surveyor who then takes a deposit from each client, upon receipt of this deposit the administration department send the appeal to the valuation office and once an acknowledgment of the appeal has been received the client pays the balance of the fixed retainer. In real terms all appeals that have been correctly formulated will be acknowledged by the valuation office and therefore all, clients pay all fees. All cases are then listed for hearing at a valuation tribunal and the company negotiates reductions. The company has historically run at a 65-70% success rate on appeals. Approximately six weeks after the appeal the client receives their refund/credits and they are then invoiced. There have been some very large successes in recent years including one famous advertising agency who received a refund in excess of £200,000 and a successful property company who received in excess of £300,000. Commissions increase each year since refunds are back dated further and therefore increase - the client database of outstanding appeals grows weekly. All administrative and sales processes are incorporated into a purpose built database which automates every document and procedure from appeal formulation to letters and general correspondence - everything at a simple click. Background in 1990 the government passed the uniform business rate act (ubr) subjecting all businesses in the uk to substantial business taxation on a yearly increasing level. This therefore brought about the inception of a few companies offering the service of business rate appeals procedure to business owners. In early 1994 it soon became apparent that existing companies providing appeal consulting services were predicated on upfront fees paid by clients but not actually following the process through to a conclusion. The real profit to be earned it was suggested, would be by doing the job correctly and taking a commission from refunds once reductions had been obtained. Since the decision to commence trading, the company has gone from strength to strength. This is a highly competitive industry and this company has excelled in successfully combining client service levels with efficiency, cost effectiveness and profitability for over 14 years. Quality assurance the company operates stringent internal controls and all surveyors are fully qualified and accredited by the royal institute of chartered surveyors (rics). Key strengths: the company has a current portfolio of cases for this year and for the next four years. These cases and associated profits are included in the asking price. The main attributes of this business are concerned with its ability to maintain an advantage in the marketplace through its abilities in marketing, negotiating and sales, in the face of considerable and aggressive competition. It is precisely this commitment to consistently offer the best chance of a positive and profitable outcome on behalf of its clients that has led to its enviable reputation as one of the key companies in this sector. The ability to provide this measure of successful outcomes is underpinned by prudent business management and a finely tuned business process. Growth and expansion: growth is set to continue with demand outstripping supply; the company is perfectly positioned to expand operations and exploit not only existing but other uk regions. A new owner will contribute innovative ideas and outside influence to build on this excellent base.

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