Offers a practical guide to the Valuation and Community Charge Tribunals (VCCT) which now list large numbers of appeals against the new rating assessments for hearings. Outlines methods for the preparation and presentation of evidence for hearings.

Outlines the Local Government Finance Act which lays down the way living accommodation is to be treated for Community Charge purposes. Considers whether living accommodation in offices should be rated or subject to the Community Charge, and whether it can make a difference to the amount of tax...

Analyses the factors responsible for recent changes in the property strategies of UK brewers, particularly a report by the MMC. Considers the extent of horizontal and vertical integration, and diversification, within the brewing industry. Concludes that while many recent changes may have...

Considers the ways in which property managers can minimize difficulties after a disaster by appreciating potential damage by smoke, water and hazards such as asbestos. Summarizes the benefits of proactive damage management to be: stabilization of damage, effective reinstatement and disaster...

Highlights some issues surrounding the UK value added tax treatment of transactions involving land and buildings. Discusses the problem concerning the making of exempt or partially exempt supplies, the option to waive the VAT exemption in respect of land and buildings, and the scheme designed to...

Provides some background to new proposals in the UK to introduce legislation which would give existing long leaseholders in interdependent properties the collective right to purchase the freehold interest. Sets out to examine the management structure of commonhold properties, with particular...