Business Rates Changes 2026: End of 40% Relief & New Multipliers for UK Small Businesses

What are the new changes as of the November 2025 Budget? From 1 April 2026 all business properties will receive new rateable values following the government’s latest three-yearly revaluation, which updates values to reflect current rental market conditions as of April 2024. This means a property’s rateable value may rise or fall depending on how […]

Hatch Newsletter – August 2025 Edition

Welcome to the Hatch Newsletter August 2025 Edition — your monthly roundup of retail, property, and hospitality updates. This issue covers smarter ways to fund your fit-out, how to save on business rates, key government reforms, and what’s new at Hatch, including updates to our property search tools. Funding Your Fit-out Funding options Opening your […]

Business Rates Relief UK – A Quick Guide to What You Might Be Eligible For

If you’re renting a high street property, especially for the first time, understanding business rates relief can save you serious money. But reliefs aren’t automatically applied. In most cases, you need to register with your local council and actively apply. Here’s a breakdown of the main types of business rates relief you might be eligible […]