It’s the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) that values all business properties for business rates, not the Council. The valuation is based on information the VOA holds about your property. You can view and update this information at gov.uk/voa/valuation.
You can contact the VOA at gov.uk/contact-voa. If you are unable to use the online service you can also contact the VOA on 03000 501 501.
The VOA is contacting businesses to request rental information to support the next revaluation of business rates in England and Wales – Revaluation 2023.
If you receive a request please complete and submit your up-to-date details. It is important to provide this information to ensure business rates are fair and accurate. You can find more information at gov.uk/voa/revaluation2023.
You can make a proposal if you are the occupier, agent, leaseholder, or owner of the property.
You can appeal against the rateable value for your property in the CURRENT rating list if:
- You have reason to believe that the initial value shown in the list was wrong
- There has been a 'material change of circumstances' which you believe effects the value of your property such as:
- a change in its use
- a physical change in the locality
- a change in the use of a neighbouring property
- The Valuation Officer has changed the value shown in the list, and you believe the new value is wrong
- There has been a valuation tribunal or court decision on another property which you believe has a bearing on the rateable value of your property
You can also appeal if:
- You think too much of your property is rated, or it should not be rated at all
- You think your property should be rated in separate parts, or different properties should appear as one
- You believe there is any other error in the list entry for your property, for example the address or description of the property is incorrect, or a change in rateable value is shown having effect from the wrong day.
