The proposed revaluation of non-domestic property has begun in South County Dublin.
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The attached British BIDs news update contains;
* A successful ballot result for the E11 BID in London
* A reminder about the forthcoming ‘Impact of BIDs’ Seminar on 4th July where the IBRF Chairman, Ken Bruce is to speak about the online management and evaluation of BIDs
* A BID job opportunity: London Bridge BID are recruiting a new Director 
* Details of forthcoming BID ballots
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Top Tips for Saving Rates - Richard Williamson and Simon Griffin offer 10 top tips for business occupiers on how to take a proactive approach to minimising their rates liability.
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In this issue...
* The 2007 Budget
* The Lyons Inquiry Report
* Payment of Empty Rates by companies in administration
* Uniform Business Rate and transition for 2007/2008
* Interest rate on refunds of overpaid rates for 2007/2008
* Managing rate demands and refunds
* The 2005 revaluation - an update
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The attached British BIDs news update contains;
* BID focus: Brighton City Centre BID
* British BIDs group pension plan – new member service
* Review of Property Owner involvement in BIDs
* Problems with business rates data? Let us know
* Launching the new ‘Finding Funding’ Service
* British BIDs Network events – review
* BID levy collection cost research
* Scottish BIDs legislation review
* 2007 BID ballot results to date
* The Lyons Inquiry - analysis of and implications for BIDs
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