Ben Winter

Ben Winter

Associate

Ben is an Associate in CPRA’s national business rates team, bringing over 20years’ experience across both the public and private sectors. He began his career as a local authority business rates officer before moving to the world’s largest real estate advisory firm, where he specialised as a Rating auditor, mitigation expert and team leader overseeing complex Rating portfolios. A recognised specialist in business rates mitigation, Ben combines technical depth with a pragmatic, results-focused approach. He’s known for spotting savings that others overlook, navigating Rating legislation with precision, and occasionally reminding the team that — yes — he really has seen every type of billing error produced by local authorities.

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David Langley
David Langley
Director

Director of CPRA with 13 years’ surveying experience and a background in global consultancy, known for outstanding property advice and immaculate processes.

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Michael Powell
Michael Powell
Associate Director

Associate Director with 25 years’ Rating experience, known for instinctive analysis and a deep, practical understanding of the valuation system.

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Robin Foulds
Robin Foulds
Associate

Associate with 14 years’ Rating experience and a background in IT and engineering, known for analytical clarity and data-led problem solving.

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James Burkitt
James Burkitt
Associate

Associate with specialist VOA experience, advising major occupiers across the UK and known for his technical valuation expertise and Rating Case Law insight.

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Ben Winter
Ben Winter
Associate

Associate with 20 years’ experience across local authority and global consultancy, specialising in business rates mitigation and complex Rating audits.

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Thaiba Rashid
Thaiba Rashid
Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager with 5 years’ Rating experience across operations and CRM management — the force behind CPRA’s smooth delivery.

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