Welcome to Ruddle Merz
The Business Rates Specialists
We have a long history, a regional office network including our established London office and a modern service ethic in relation to the work we undertake for all our clients.
- 1500+ clients
- 3800+ properties under instruction with a total rateable value of over £350 million
- Client savings to date in excess of £79 million!
Ruddle Merz is a leading commercial property business rates specialist servicing the entire length and breadth of the UK.
We provide occupiers, owner-occupiers and property owners with a range
of professional services with specialist know-how on both business space
issues and business rates reductions. Read more
Dedicated London Office
Ruddle Merz brought in the ex City of London Valuation Office’s Sarah Davey to head up its London office which has since grown. Sarah is a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years experience and brings a range of specialist property taxation skills, together with valuation, compulsory purchase and compensation expertise. If you would like to find out more the please contact Sarah at our London office direct on: 0203 058 1131
Our Fees are based ONLY on
savings we make your Company!
Our fees relate to Rates Payable Only. So therefore we do not charge as a percentage of the reduction of rateable value, as with transitional relief, it is possible to reduce the rateable value without creating savings in rates payable.
Ruddle Merz is able to offer specialist Business Rate advice on all
properties from single office's through to power stations and water
works, so give us a call for FREE to find out how much
your business could save. Read more
Time is Running Out to challenge
the 2005 rating list!
The Valuation Office is currently assessing Rateable Values based on rental value and market conditions on 1st April 2008. This is in advance of the next Rating List which comes into force on 1st April 2010.
We're preparing to handle a massive wave of appeals following this valuation, however time is running out for any appeals not already lodged against the 2005 Rating List. Read more
Want to make savings on
your business water bill?
Another cost saving for your business, RM Water Services provides a nationwide service!
This new business-to-business service offers specialist consultancy relating to both water and waste water and will help business users not only reduce costs, but also assist with advice on water efficiency and help with achieving environmental compliance.
Source grant funding for your
business with Ruddle Merz!
Did you know that millions of pounds worth of grant funding is available to the UK organisations? RM Grant Solutions has been created to solve the problem that many businesses face - that is how to identify and source the available grant funding.
We want to help your business develop by working for you to access grant funding streams that may otherwise go untapped. Take advantage of these resources with RM Grant Solutions
Ruddle Merz NEWS
Ruddle Merz BLOG
30 November 2009 : 2010 INCREASES - CONFUSION ABOUNDS
Average rateable values nationwide are expected to increase by around 15% as a result of the 2010 Revaluation, though uncertainty abounds. In April 2010 a new Rating... Read more
09 November 2009 : Cafés and service stations that offer wi-fi worry rates may increase
Speculation is rife about the impact of wi-fi as The Times recently reported that the government agency that determines business rates has said that it will... Read more
03 June 2009 : Rates Deferral
Comment from Tim Bonham... The Government's latest initiative to give businesses the opportunity to defer the recent 5% business rate increase has met with a lukewarm response... Read more
