RICS Northern Ireland Public Policy
We are an apolitical organisation which attempts to act at all times in the best interests of all parties involved in land and property and represent members working in all sectors.
RICS Northern Ireland Public Affairs and Policy Blog
Business Improvement Districts to be introduced in Northern Ireland
The Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland MLA, has signalled his intention to introduce a Draft Business Improvements Districts Bill before the summer recess. It is hoped that, subject to passage through the Northern Ireland Assembly, the Bill...(read more)
Northern Ireland Non-Domestic Property Revaluation Announced
The Northern Ireland Executive has announced that a rating revaluation of non-domestic properties will take place in 2015. This follows the postponement of the revaluation scheduled to take place in 2010/11. The cancellation of the last revaluation means...(read more)
Empty Premises Rate Relief comes into effect in Northern Ireland
On the 1st April the Empty Premises Rates Relief Scheme came into effect in Northern Ireland. The measure has been created to help long term empty retail premises back into business. The Relief Scheme allows for 50% rate relief for up to a year once long...(read more)
