Check If You Could Be Paying Too Much in Business Rates
Many businesses assume their business rates are correct, but assessments can sometimes be higher than they should be.
Our free assessment tool helps identify whether there may be grounds for a professional review of your business rates.
We can check three common situations:
Property issues affecting your premises
Your property may have disadvantages that affect its value or usefulness, such as:
- Poor access
- Lack of natural light
- Unusual layouts
- Restricted use of part of the building
- Areas originally designed for a different purpose
If these factors affect your property, they could justify a review of the assessment.
Local events and external factors
We can review documents relating to events or circumstances outside your premises that may have affected your occupation or use of the property.
Examples may include:
- Major construction works
- Road closures
- Access restrictions
- Environmental issues
- Other external impacts on your business location
Nearby businesses appear to be paying less
Many business owners contact us because they have noticed that similar nearby properties appear to have lower Rateable Values.
If you have identified properties that you believe are comparable to yours, we can review the information and determine whether the difference may justify a professional assessment.
How It Works
- Upload your document or enquiry on PDF or word.
- Select the appropriate template
- Our assessment tool identifies potential rating issues.
- If a review opportunity is identified, we will explain what information should be gathered next.
- Where appropriate, you can then discuss the matter with our rating specialists.
Important
The assessment is an initial screening tool only.
A potential opportunity does not automatically mean that your business rates will be reduced. Any review must be verified using the relevant property information, valuation evidence and rating records before a formal challenge can be considered.
Wondering if your rates are too high?
Upload your document and receive an instant assessment of whether a professional review may be worthwhile.