Aoife Scanlon
AOIFE’S ROLE
Aoife works within our landlord focused business rates team. In her role, she assists clients with Billing Authority issues, such as dealing with summons’s and exemptions. Further to this, she lodges checks and challenges through the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) Check, Challenge, Appeal system on behalf of landlord clients.
RELEVANT EXPERTISE / SPECIALISM
- Advising on empty rates mitigation schemes
- Deletions due to redevelopment or refurbishment works
- Exemptions because of the existence of hazardous materials
EXPERIENCE
Aoife joined Allsop on the graduate scheme in 2014. Prior to joining the rates team full-time, she spent time in the commercial auction, valuation and office agency teams.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the Rating Surveyors Association
GETTING TO KNOW AOIFE
Favourite Sport/Team: Derby / Ireland Rugby
Favourite Film: The Full Monty
Favourite Holiday Destination: Slovenia
One thing you could not go a day without: Carbohydrates
Insights by Aoife Scanlon
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