Nurseries across Bucks are challenging the rate of property tax and are saving up to £90,000 as a result.

Marlow Day Nursery, Kiddies Academy in Beaconsfield and Monkey Puzzle in High Wycombe have all challenged their rating assessment by appealing to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

The appeals have been launched to the VOA by property consultants Bruton Knowles.

Rating specialist Peter Beauchamp in calling on more Bucks business to challenge their business rates in the hope of not only a refund but reduced bills in the following years.

Mr Beauchamp said: “Our appeal on behalf Marlow Day Nursery achieved a significant reduction, averaging in excess of 30 per cent.

“This represents savings to the client in the life of the Rating List in excess of anything between £13,000 and £90,000.”

Mr Beauchamp can be contacted at Bruton Knowles’ Guildford office on 01483 238380, or by emailing peter.beauchamp@brutonknowles.co.uk.