Guides
Plain-English guides to the costs hospitality businesses can do something about.
How to check and challenge your business rates after the 2026 revaluation
A step-by-step guide for hospitality businesses in England to the Check, Challenge and Appeal process for the 2026 rating list.
Updated 19 Oct 2026
Hotel business rates in 2026: why your bill jumped and what you can do
Hotels and guest houses missed out on the pubs relief and face sharp rises after the 2026 revaluation. Here's what's changed and how to check your valuation.
Updated 19 Oct 2026
Pubs relief 2026/27 and 2027/28 explained
Who qualifies for the pubs and live music venues business rates relief, how much it's worth, and why it doesn't remove the case for checking your valuation.
Updated 19 Oct 2026
Business rates agents: how no-win-no-fee works and what to ask
How rating agents charge, the questions to ask before you sign, and how to spot a rates scam.
Updated 19 Oct 2026