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We are exhibiting at National Farm Attraction Conference and Trade Exhibition on Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30 January 2025 at Winter Gardens, Blackpool FY1 4LD.   Exhibition times are 9am – 4pm on both days.   Want to find out about Planning for your Farm Business then pop along and have a chat, we are on Stand Number 34, or get in touch beforehand.  01536 524808 or email info@daviesandco.co.uk.

Tackling the Business Rates appeal on our own was a daunting non-starter. With plenty of ‘no win no fee’ offers pestering us on a weekly basis we decided that we would request the help of a business we could trust. The knowledge and experience of Davies & Co was so apparent from the onset. They managed to explain the complicated workings in layman’s language and guided us through the whole process. Davies & Co eventually

Planning red tape slashed for farmers .... from 21st May 2024 .... Farmers will be able to convert their “unused farm buildings into new homes, farm shops and gyms” more easily thanks to new planning laws which came into effect on 21st May 2024. Find out more here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/planning-red-tape-slashed-for-farmers The government have said farmers “will be able to convert agricultural buildings and land into new lucrative business opportunities

We were recommended to contact Barry Davies after receiving notification from the valuation office that our rateable value was going to increase considerably. We had been reliably informed that his wealth of experience in dealing with the VO would be key in reducing our liability. After an initial consultation, he took the mantle and armed with a wealth of information started the complicated process of revaluation. He just kept on going, and after a lot of hard work came up

In 2021 our small business was hit with a large rateable value based on incorrect comparables and information. With Barry's expert guidance and advice, we battled for two years overcoming many hurdles but, in the end, Barry succeeded and negotiated to lower this rateable value by 73%. We can not thank Barry enough, the last two years have been very challenging by paying this incorrect rate and it has been a huge mental strain for us. Our business can

We are exhibiting at National Farm Attraction Conference and Trade Exhibition on 17th & 18th January 2024 at De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, Cirencester GL7 5FP. Exhibition times are 9am – 5pm on Wednesday and 9am until 4pm on Thursday. Want to find out about Planning for your new Farm Business then pop along and have a chat, we are on Stand Number 80, or get in touch beforehand.  01536 524808 or email info@daviesandco.co.uk

Having known Barry for a considerable amount of time through NFAN and finding how easy he was to work with I had no hesitation in approaching him to help with reducing our Business Rates. Barrys professional manner, exemplary approach and attention to detail ensured that his communication with the VOA office secured a massive reduction in the Rateable Value of 55%. He is happy to give advice, very approachable, has lots of experience and will continue to be an

We are exhibiting at Farm Business Innovation 2023 on 15th & 16th November 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. Show times are 9am – 5pm on Wednesday and 9am until 4pm on Thursday. Want to find out about Planning for your new Farm Business then pop along and have a chat, we are on Stand Number FM540, or get in touch beforehand.  01536 524808 or email info@daviesandco.co.uk.

We are exhibiting at The Glamping Show on 14th to 16th September at the NAEC, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. Want to find out about Planning or Business Rates for your new Glamping project then pop along and have a chat – you will find us on Stand number 112 (was 485). Also - listen to Barry’s seminar on 14th September at 11am. Topic: - Farming to Glamping – Planning Permission & Business Rates – Cutting through that Red Tape – Top Tips

“We were recommended by a number of businesses to contact Barry, because we were in receipt of a great many rating assessments in a short period of time, and we were at a loss of what to do.  Barry took the time to really understand our business and then was able to apply his considerable knowledge to the issues facing us.   He always took the time to explain each step of the very complex appeal processes in

“Barry has supported us at Cockfields for a number of years now and has helped us tremendously on several occasions. The advice given has been invaluable and has reduced our Rateable Value by 43%. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him.” David Mort, Cockfields Farm Park, Oldham

"Barry’s communication with us and the VO was exemplary. The huge volume of work coupled with his dedicated approach and professional help resulted in 34% reduction in our Business Rates. Barry is very easy to deal with and never gives up and has an excellent knowledge of the area. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him." Bob Ottaway, Audley End Miniature Railway, Essex

An amazing Testimonial :- “I would highly recommend Barry to any business worried about their Business Rates. He successfully negotiated and reduced ours by 53%. The service was diligent and professional. His communication was excellent and the savings made far outweighed the costs charged.” MARTIN BURTON – ZIPPO’S CIRCUS, LONGCOPSE FARM, BERKSHIRE.

Farming to Glamping, Cutting Through the Red Tape is superb presentation from the experienced Chartered Surveyor Barry Davies. If you are thinking of diversifying, and want to know how to manage the process then this article is essential reading. Whether you are concerned about Business Rates, Planning Permission, or the potential environmental impact of your proposed development “Cutting through the Red Tape –Top Tips – Planning Permission & Business Rates” will be of great help. Download the