New England Property Tax Expertise

Local New England Expertise with a National Footprint

Cities and towns across the Northeast, including Connecticut and Massachusetts, are navigating the current commercial property market, which is influenced by ongoing economic factors and inflation. As market conditions fluctuate, property values may stabilize or decrease, impacting commercial property tax assessments and potentially leading to increased tax rates.

In Connecticut, property taxes are heavily influenced by local tax rates and assessment practices, with commercial properties typically reassessed every five years. Recent economic fluctuations, including inflation and interest rate changes, have led to volatility in property values, impacting tax assessments and liabilities. The pandemic has further affected commercial real estate, altering demand for office spaces, retail locations, and industrial properties. Municipalities set their own tax rates, creating variability across the state, and property owners are actively exploring appeals and tax incentives to manage their tax burdens effectively. This complex landscape requires property owners to stay vigilant and informed to navigate their tax responsibilities.

Massachusetts has also seen shifts in property values due to economic factors and rapid inflation. This has led to increased assessments and higher tax bills for both residential and commercial properties. As local markets adjust, commercial property owners may see shifts in their property tax liabilities. Legislative efforts and local relief programs are being explored to mitigate financial strain while economic pressures continue to influence property values and rental incomes. Staying updated on local property tax issues and engaging with experts can help ensure that assessments remain fair and that property owners navigate these changes effectively.

The local experts at Ryan are well-positioned to assist with these challenges. With more combined experience and expertise than any other firm in New England, Ryan's consulting team is highly respected by municipal corporations, assessment authorities, appeal tribunals, and related professional associations throughout the region. Their in-depth knowledge and experience are invaluable for navigating the complexities of property tax assessments and ensuring fair treatment for property owners.

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Number of New England Sites Represented:
6,550+
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New England Client Property Tax Savings Realized in Last Two Years:
$95+ Million
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New England Fair Market Value Represented:
$200+ Billion
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New England Property Tax Deadlines

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Ryan’s Office Property Tax Experts

Ryan’s property tax experts throughout New England are uniquely positioned to help organizations understand the complexities of multiple tax jurisdictions and their different approaches to valuing and assessing all property types.

William Quigley

Principal

Bill is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts office specializing in providing commercial property tax litigation services to clients in a variety of industries. He is a practicing attorney with more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, tax, and trial work representing developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), banks, landlords, and tenants. Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Brown University and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law.

Daniel Swift

Principal

Daniel specializes in commercial real estate tax appeals and advisement throughout the Northeast region, representing commercial real estate developers, investors, and users to minimize their tax liability by leveraging his extensive knowledge of complex valuation and relationships with local assessors. He currently represents more than $14 billion in assessment, with experience valuing all types of commercial real estate, including development sites, urban and suburban offices, laboratory and research and development (R&D), data centers, market and subsidized apartments, mixed-use complexes, hotels and resorts, big box and retail centers, industrial, independent, and assisted-living facilities. In addition, Daniel advises on tax implications relating to the acquisition, disposition, conversion, and development of real estate, as well as advising on compliance requirements of local and state law. Daniel is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Chapter of NAIOP, the Greater Boston Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), and the Greater Boston Building Owners and Managers Association.

Ethan Horn

Director

Ethan specializes in commercial real estate property tax consulting with the goal of ensuring his clients receive fair and equitable treatment from their taxing jurisdictions. His more than eight years of experience in property tax appeals and managing large national client engagements have equipped him to expertly address the needs of owners across all property types and locations. Ethan’s responsiveness and willingness to fight for the tough tax savings help him develop the strong client relationships we strive for at Ryan.

Michael Correia

Senior Manager

Michael has more than 20 years of experience conducting real and personal property valuation, assessment, and advisement, including appeals of commercial, industrial, possessory interest, hospitality, multifamily, and special-use properties throughout the northeastern U.S. He is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in several states and serves as a local subject matter expert on real estate valuation in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Michael’s expansive experience as a commercial real estate appraiser and commercial assessor has provided him the tools for success in property tax appeals. Michael is also a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA).

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