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Holloway Bond

We are dedicated to helping businesses across the UK reduce their commercial property costs. Get in touch:
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19/06/2026

This family run business in Blackpool, Central Cove Guesthouse, was unknowingly being overcharged on their business rates...

Through an audit of council data and further research, we identified the issue and approached them with a solution. From there, we handled the full process by working with the local authority to secure the outcome.

The result: a successful application, a refund, and reduced rates going forward.

For small businesses, savings like this make a real difference!

11/06/2026

Heaven & Home, a popular gift shop in Selby, weren’t actively looking to reduce their business rates, but the opportunity was there!

Using council data, we identified a potential overpayment and carried out further research to confirm it. Once validated, we reached out and explained exactly what could be achieved.

From there, our team handled everything:

✔️ Submitting the application
✔️ Managing communication with the council
✔️ Ensuring the final credit matched expectations

The result was a refund, and reduced future costs 👏

26/05/2026

A quick Google search or AI tool might give you a surface-level answer, but when it comes to business rates, that’s rarely the full picture.

Quick checks can confirm the basics: your rateable value, your bill, and whether anything obvious stands out. Useful, yes - but it often only scratches the surface.

A detailed review goes much further. It means:

📚 Checking relevant legislation for applicable reliefs or exemptions
📉 Identifying precedents that could support a reduction
📊 Analysing rental evidence to ensure your valuation stacks up

This level of detail is where real savings are found, and it’s not something that can be picked up by a quick search.
We take an expert-led, evidence-based approach to every case. No guesswork or assumptions - just thorough analysis and confidence in the outcome.

21/05/2026

When reviewing Cieffe Milano’s assessment we identified opportunities to challenge the existing assessment and reduce their liability.

The result? A meaningful saving that allows the business to reinvest where it matters most.

It’s a great example of how even well-established, high-performing businesses can still be overpaying, and why a detailed review can make a real difference.

Read the full case study here: https://www.hollowaybond.co.uk/post/cieffe-milano

19/05/2026

The sectors we work with: Accommodation

Whether it's hotels, student accommodation or serviced apartments, the accommodation sector operates in a constant, fast-moving environment, and business rates are often a significant fixed cost.

With the 2026 revaluation, many accommodation providers are seeing increases in their rateable values, adding further pressure alongside rising operational costs.

In this sector things like occupancy, usage, location, amenities, layout and room configuration can all can have a direct impact on how a property is valued.

In many cases, assessments don’t fully reflect the reality of how the property is operating.

We work with accommodation providers to:
✔️ Review valuations in detail
✔️ Ensure assessments reflect actual use
✔️ Identify opportunities for reductions and reliefs
✔️ Support long-term cost management

If you operate in the accommodation sector and haven’t reviewed your 2026 assessment yet, it’s worth taking a closer look.

12/05/2026

By May, most businesses have received their new 2026/27 business rates bills, although many haven’t had the time to properly review what’s changed.

That’s exactly why this can be a really important window.

After the rush of the March deadline and the arrival of new rateable values in April, May is when things settle just enough to take a clear, informed look at your position.

🔍 You can review your new rateable value properly
🔍 No upcoming deadlines
🔍 Councils are under less pressure
🔍 Bills are fresh, and easier to question
🔍 Early action = better outcomes
🔍 It sets you up for the full rating cycle

If you’ve received your new bill but haven’t reviewed it in detail yet, now is a great time to get to grips with where you stand.

05/05/2026

This month marks Charlie’s first 3 months with us... and what a start it’s been.

From day one, she’s brought an expert-led mindset and a strong commitment to every case she takes on. The results speak for themselves, with significant savings already secured for her clients in a short space of time.

It’s been a pleasure having you as part of the team, and we’re excited to see what the next few months bring.

Keep up the great work 💙💛

30/04/2026

Originating from Devon, Roly's Fudge has grown to over 40 independently run, family owned pantries across the UK each making fresh fudge by hand every day.

After being sceptical at first and conducting their own research, we were given the go ahead to do what we do best; successfully securing refunds and business rates reductions for companies who didn't know they needed it.

💬 Read the full case study here: https://www.hollowaybond.co.uk/post/roly-s-fudge

28/04/2026

Moving from single-site to multi-site? Your business rates position could change more than you think.

Expanding into a second property is a big and exciting step for all businesses. However, it can have a knock-on effect on your business rates.

Businesses with a single property often benefit from Small Business Rates Relief which can reduce or even remove liability. Taking on another property can remove eligibility for this support, leading to drastically increased costs.

Recent changes made by the Government have meant businesses in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief can still receive support for three years after taking on an additional property, however, this remains merely a temporary plaster and there remains a long term disincentive to expand.

Moving into a property also means inheriting the valuation of the previous occupier. There may be legacy issues with the valuation meaning there are immediate opportunities to reduce your costs at your new property. Further, if you wish to make your own mark on the property, this could also have an impact on your bill.

If you're expanding your business, and want to see how it will affect your business rates, please get in touch!

22/04/2026

This Earth Day, we’re grateful for our partnership with World Land Trust... where every successful case we complete contributes to something bigger!

Through our 'plant a tree for every successful case' initiative, we’re helping to restore habitats, support biodiversity, and make a positive environmental impact alongside the work we do for our clients.

To date, that’s meant hundreds of native trees planted!! It’s a small step, but one we’re committed to growing year on year 🌱

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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