The journey begins with an
initial consultation with a
Project Coordinator who will
gather information about your
business, including industry
type and trading activities.
We conduct thorough
research to identify any grants
and bursaries you might be
entitled to. This is a crucial
step that ensures you take full
advantage of these
opportunities before any
further steps are taken.
After a letter of authority &
terms of engagement are
signed, we assist in preparing
and submitting applications
for the identified grants and
bursaries. Our expertise
increases the likelihood of
successful applications.
Once grants or bursaries are
secured, we evaluate how this
financial support impacts the
overall business rates and
financial position. A “success
statement” is then provided
to you.
If the rateable value still
needs reduction, we conduct
a detailed survey of your
property. This helps us
understand the scope for
possible reductions in rateable
value.
Leveraging the insights from
the survey, we negotiate on
behalf of your business to
reduce the rateable value.
This stage may involve
discussions with valuation
officers and other relevant
authorities.
Our commission is based on
the percentage of savings
achieved from reducing the
rateable value. This motivates
us to secure the best possible
outcome for our clients.
Portrait do not charge up
upfront fees.
The end result is a reduced
rateable value, leading to
lower business rates. Our
clients benefit financially from
both the grants and bursaries
obtained in Stage 1, and the
reduced rates achieved in
Stage 2.
By first exploring grants
and bursaries, clients
can maximise their
savings before reducing
their rateable value.
Our expertise in both
grants and rateable
value reduction,
ensures clients receive
comprehensive
support.
Our commission
structure is
straightforward and
aligned with the clients’
savings, ensuring a fair
and beneficial
arrangement.
