Save up to 100% on empty property rates
Reduce business rates on empty commercial properties with our King's Counsel-approved rates mitigation solution.
We've helped commercial landlords save +£20 million on vacant spaces across the UK. Submit the form to discuss your commercial property and start saving.
"Jordan and the team are very knowledgeable and always willing to help and make savings for you. They make it an easy process and act promptly, a pleasure to work with."
Who We Help
Whether you're managing an empty office, retail unit, industrial unit, or warehouse, our team can help reduce holding costs and protect asset value.
Landlords
Reduce empty property costs without restricting your options.
How we can help:
- Reduce business rates on vacant property
- No disruption to marketing; breathing room while you find a new tenant
- Minimise holding costs during vacant periods
Challenge > Solution > Results
A commercial landlord was facing an annual business rates liability of £614,400 after a prime office building became vacant.
Mitigation Result
Rateable Value: £1.2 million
Annual Rates Liability: £614,400
Saving Achieved: Up to 100% empty rates saving
Property remained available for letting throughout the arrangement.
Asset Managers
Portfolio-wide empty rates mitigation.
How we can help:
- Reduce portfolio-wide empty rates exposure
- Support for office, retail and industrial assets
- Dedicated account management
- Nationwide service delivery
Challenge > Solution > Results
An asset manager required a scalable solution across a portfolio of vacant commercial assets to reduce ongoing holding costs while maintaining flexibility.
Mitigation Result
Portfolio Managed: 18 vacant properties
Estimated Annual Rates Liability: £2.8 million
Potential Annual Savings: Over £2 million
Dedicated account management and portfolio-wide reporting provided throughout.
Managing Agents
Practical empty rates support for your clients.
How we can help:
- Reduce empty rates for clients
- Simplify vacant property management
- Access experienced commercial property specialists
Challenge > Solution > Result
A managing agent needed to reduce costs for multiple landlord clients without affecting ongoing marketing activity.
Mitigation Result
Properties Supported: 9 commercial units
Annual Rates Liability: £487,000
Potential Savings: Over £400,000
Reduced administration through a single point of contact and regular reporting.
Developers
Reduce holdings costs between development phases.
How we can help:
- Reduce business rates on vacant property
- Lower holding costs during delays
- Protect project budgets and cash flow
- Flexible solutions for transitional periods
Challenge > Solution > Result
A developer experienced delays between planning approval and the next phase of redevelopment, leaving a commercial property vacant and attracting significant business rates.
Mitigation Result
Rateable Value: £620,000
Annual Rates Liability: £317,440
Potential Saving: Up to 100% empty rates saving
Holding costs were reduced while the asset remained ready for redevelopment.
Why Choose Verity
- 800+ properties supported across the UK
- £20 million+ in ratepayer savings delivered
- King's Counsel-approved solutions
- No disruption to marketing property
- Experienced rates specialists
Every property is different. Our team takes the time to understand your requirements and recommend the most appropriate solution.
Your Next Steps
1. Submit Your Enquiry
Complete our enquiry form or request a callback. We’ll ask for a few details about your property so we can understand your requirements.
2. We'll be in Touch
A member of our specialist team will contact you within one working day (Monday–Friday) to discuss your property, answer any questions and understand your objectives. If we’re unable to reach you by phone, we’ll follow up by email to arrange a convenient time to speak.
3. The Right Solution
Following our initial conversation, we’ll assess your property and explain the empty rates mitigation options available. Every property is different, so we’ll recommend the solution that best suits your building, circumstances and objectives.
How our Rates Mitigation Solutions Work
How it works
You're paying business rates on an empty commercial space; and it's eating into your bottom line.
How it works
In partnership with Faithful, we offer a King's Counsel-approved scheme to eliminate empty property rates by enabling the use of your property for short religious worship sessions, with no impact to your building.
How it works
Once the property has been successfully onboarded, it will be used as a place of worship and will qualify for 100% empty rates relief as long as it continues to be used as such.
How it works
A business within our network requires storage space. Liability transfers from landlord to tenant. No more rates bills.
How it works
Tenant occupies property for 92 days for storage purposes only, no disturbance to marketing or viewing property. Landlord will reimburse the tenant for the rates for that duration.
How it works
Your property is now empty as your tenant has vacated, triggering an exemption period.
How it works
We arrange another tenancy agreement for the 3/6 months relief, so that the landlord doesn’t have to deal with the exemption and all headaches are left to Verity. No rates due in this period whatsoever.
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Testimonials
Hear from some of the Landlords, Asset Managers, and Commercial Property Owners we've helped with expert rates mitigation solutions across the UK.
Common Questions About Empty Property Rates
How can I reduce empty property rates?
There are a number of ways to reduce empty rates, depending on the type of property and your circumstances. Many commercial property owners explore empty rates mitigation schemes to help reduce liability while keeping properties active and maintained.
Is rates mitigation legal?
Rates mitigation is a lawful strategy that enables commercial property owners to reduce empty business rates liabilities while remaining compliant with UK legislation. Verity's mitigation solution has been reviewed by King's Counsel and is designed to operate within the framework of current business rates law, giving our clients confidence that their properties are managed compliantly.
What is a rates mitigation scheme?
A rates mitigation scheme is a lawful strategy designed to help reduce or eliminate liability for empty property business rates.
What relief is available for empty warehouses, offices & retail units?
There are a number of ways to reduce empty rates, depending on the type of property and your circumstances. Many commercial property owners explore empty rates mitigation schemes to help reduce liability while keeping properties active and maintained.
Can I continue marketing my vacant property?
There are a number of ways to reduce empty rates, depending on the type of property and your circumstances. Many commercial property owners explore empty rates mitigation schemes to help reduce liability while keeping properties active and maintained.
How do I avoid business rates on empty property?
Once any empty property relief period has expired, business rates may become payable on vacant commercial properties. However, there are lawful reliefs and mitigation strategies available that may help reduce or eliminate liability.
What are business rates on vacant property?
Once any empty property relief period has expired, business rates may become payable on vacant commercial properties. However, there are lawful reliefs and mitigation strategies available that may help reduce or eliminate liability.
What happens when my property becomes occupied?
Once any empty property relief period has expired, business rates may become payable on vacant commercial properties. However, there are lawful reliefs and mitigation strategies available that may help reduce or eliminate liability.
Can I get empty commercial property rates relief?
Once any empty property relief period has expired, business rates may become payable on vacant commercial properties. However, there are lawful reliefs and mitigation strategies available that may help reduce or eliminate liability.
Properties Supported
Years in Rates Mitigation
Saved by Clients
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