Originally Posted by
Beafer
I think someone will still have to pay business rates even if the buildings are empty. Tenants or the airport owner?
That will cost a bob or two.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-busines...ildings-reliefEmpty properties
You do not have to pay business rates on empty buildings for 3 months. After this time, most businesses must pay full business rates.
Some properties can get extended empty property relief:
- industrial premises (for example warehouses) are exempt for a further 3 months
- listed buildings - until they’re reoccupied
- buildings with a rateable value under £2,900 - until they’re reoccupied
- properties owned by charities - only if the property’s next use will be mostly for charitable purposes
- community amateur sports clubs buildings - only if the next use will be mostly as a sports club