Vacatad

The UK's Leading Business Rates Mitigation Specialists. Operating all over the UK and with a 100% success rate we help you save money on your vacant commercial properties. Our plug-and-play approach to business rates mitigation involves unobtrusively occupying un-utilised commercial properties. Through our discreet installation of a Wi-Fi router, we broadcast targeted advertisements (for local charities) on a free network, engaging passersby and nearby occupants. By strategically occupying the property for 92 days, we qualify for 'beneficial occupation' status, recognised by local business rates authorities. Upon concluding this occupancy period, we vacate the premises, triggering a three-month entitlement (six months for industrial properties) to relief from business rates. Should the property remain vacant after the relief period, VacatAd can instantly initiate a re-occupation cycle for repeat savings. Our technology first approach is non-disruptive, ensuring zero property damage and merely requiring a basic plug socket. We take charge of all interactions with local authorities throughout, demanding minimal involvement from property stakeholders—owners, agents, or tenants. To find out how much you could be saving on business rates, head to our website for a no-obligation savings demonstration.