Chartered Surveyors who put ratepayers first
Villiers Chartered Surveyors is a specialist business rates practice based in Southampton, dedicated to reducing the non-domestic rates paid by businesses across the South of England.
Roderick Bisset BSc, MRICS, IRRV
Villiers is led by Roderick Bisset, a Chartered Surveyor with the qualifications and practical experience to handle even complex rating matters — from compiled-list appeals to Magistrates Court defences.
As a small, focused practice, clients deal directly with the principal surveyor rather than being passed between call-centre teams. That means clear, personal advice grounded in a genuine understanding of your property and your trade.
Why ratepayers choose a Chartered Surveyor
Always use a Chartered Surveyor. Here is what that means in practice when Villiers acts for you.
Authority you can trust
We practise as Chartered Surveyors and are regulated by RICS. Representing you on business rates is an RICS-regulated activity, with a formal complaints handling procedure and the RICS Dispute Resolution service behind it.
Deep specialist expertise
Business rates and rating law are all we do. We work daily with the Local Government Finance Act, the charging regulations, the Non-Domestic Rating Act 2023 and relevant case law to build well-evidenced cases.
Honest, ethical advice
We tell you at the outset if you appear under-assessed and we never make misleading “guaranteed reduction” promises. We avoid risky empty-rates schemes that could create future liabilities.
Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
We operate a complaints handling procedure under the RICS Dispute Resolution service. Business rates can increase if the VOA discovers an error or revises its valuation — there are no guarantees that your Rateable Value will be reduced. Be very wary of any adviser who does not clearly illustrate this risk to you.
Villiers Chartered Surveyors · Southampton, SO16 7FJ
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