It would mean a 12-month delay before rates apply for a new build property and a delay in increasing rates for expansion or improvements to an existing property.
Commenting on the proposal, Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson said:
“The far-reaching recommendations of the Barclay report include a number of considerations for the Scottish Government.
“The SNP has long been passionate about supporting enterprise and this could encourage new start-up businesses as well as helping already established firms to improve their office space.
“The downturn in oil and gas has created an opportunity for diversification and many smaller businesses have set-up. This will allow them a leeway while they build up their businesses.”
“The SNP has long been passionate about supporting enterprise and this could encourage new start-up businesses as well as helping already established firms to improve their office space.
“The downturn in oil and gas has created an opportunity for diversification and many smaller businesses have set-up. This will allow them a leeway while they build up their businesses.”