Since joining earlier this year, Kate Cholerton has proved a vital asset to FHP’s Professional Services, having secured Council Tax exemption for the Derbyshire based Clowes Group, in respect of two properties within the Staffordshire Moorlands that were affected by restrictive planning conditions.
Clowes Development (UK) Limited, based in Brailsford, was restricted by strict planning conditions that impacted the use of large converted mill complexes in the Staffordshire Moorlands, following a previous residential occupier’s vacation. Kate’s experience in the field allowed her to claim an exemption, lifting the responsibility from Clowes during negotiations.
George Dunnicliff of the Clowes Group, was glad to call on the expertise of Kate, having relied upon her assistance in years gone by:
“We are delighted with Kate’s work with this case which has resulted in getting the relief on rates. From the moment Kate was involved through to completion, work was carried out in an extremely professional and efficient way which avoided us from going to tribunal, ultimately achieving a great result. I would like to thank Kate for her dedication and hard work dealing with this case.”
Through merit of her local background, Kate has achieved fundamental savings for businesses and has further broadened FHP’s knowledge of the Derbyshire area. Apart from a four year period working for a leading London based property consultancy, advising clients including BT and The Department of Work and Pensions, Kate has lived and worked in Derbyshire all of her life. Upon returning, her experience combined with her familiarity of the area has allowed her to pursue sometimes complex appeals, situating her clients old and new in an advantageous position.
Kate Cholerton comments on her achievements for Clowes: “I was really pleased to be asked to help here. It was a case of averting an impending hearing before the Valuation Tribunal and hence needed quick intervention to ensure this exemption was claimed in the nick of time.”
