Independent property consultancy GBR Phoenix Beard is bolstering its service offering with the appointment of John Marsden as Director of Rating. John joins from CBRE where he was head of the rating hub in Birmingham, having joined the firm in 2000 as a graduate. He specialises in rating and mitigating liabilities for a wide range of commercial property types, including appeals against rateable values in respect of accuracy of factual data and opinion of value, empty rates pursuing nil rates via challenges to rates bills, completion notices and other rating advice.
Commenting on John’s appointment, Simon Farrant, Managing Director of GBR Phoenix Beard said:
“We welcome John to the team. He has a stellar reputation within the highly specialised rating sector and a skillset which fills a gap we had identified within our business plan some time ago. John will be a superb addition to our team and his track record in delivering outstanding client service will serve our growing client base very well indeed.”
John added:
“This is a vibrant period of activity for business rates, against the backdrop of a buoyant property market and with a new rating list due to take effect in April 2017. I am delighted to have joined GBR Phoenix Beard and am excited about the prospect of working with this award winning, highly respected independent consultancy.”