Dennis is a chartered surveyor in both Denmark and England and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Rating Diploma holders section. 

He has spent the past 18 years specializing in rating matters across the United Kingdom and is responsible for advising clients on all aspects of non-domestic rating, to include appeal strategy, rates management and rates audit, consultancy on certification issues, reliefs, empty rates legislation, the legality of rate demands and completion notices.

He has broad experience in the rating valuation of bulk class properties, but considerable expertise in the rating valuation of specialist properties including classes such as distribution centres, automotive plants and health centres. 

Of relevance to today’s session Dennis chairs the E-comms forum on behalf of the Rating Surveyor Association (RSA), where he serves as Honorary Communications officer and committee member.