{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/688c7223be8bca0ca240b69d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Business Rates for UK Landlords to Avoid the £500K Trap and 2026 Rule Changes with Mark Paterson ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1754034677342-6500fa7e-1486-4ade-82a8-526cbbf6c491.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today!</strong><a href=\"https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>——————————————————————</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>This Property Life</em>, Sarah Blaney is joined by <strong>Mark Paterson</strong>, Senior Associate at Montagu Evans and an expert with over two decades of experience in <strong>business rates</strong>. This fast-paced, insight-packed conversation gets into the often-overlooked but critical subject of business rates for property investors, commercial landlords, and serviced accommodation operators.</p><p><br></p><h3>What You'll Learn:</h3><ul><li>What business rates are and how they're calculated</li><li>Key differences across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland</li><li>Reliefs, exemptions, and the \"magic numbers\" like the £12k and £15k thresholds</li><li>Business rates for serviced accommodation and how they differ from council tax</li><li>Common investor mistakes and how to avoid them</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>[03:10] - What business rates are and how they differ across the UK</p><p>[14:43] - Difference between rate per value and actual value.&nbsp;</p><p>[19:10] - COVID-era reliefs ending in 2026 and what replaces them</p><p>[30:40] - How often business rates change and what’s coming in 2026</p><p>[48:24] - where to follow Mark?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:</strong></p><p>Visit<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> thispropertylife.co.uk</a> for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Mark Paterson Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-paterson-a877bb1/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-paterson-a877bb1</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href=\"https://x.com/markcpaterson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/markcpaterson</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Website: <a href=\"https://www.montagu-evans.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.montagu-evans.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn (Company): <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/montagu-evans/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/montagu-evans/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>This Property Life Podcast</em> on Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/#</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&amp;locale=en_GB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&amp;locale=en_GB</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Twitter: <a href=\"https://x.com/propertylifepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/propertylifepod</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"This Property Life"}