Appeals against your Rateable Value
You can appeal against the rateable value shown for your
property in the 2010 Rating List, at any time before the next
revaluation at 1 April 2015.
Appeals can no longer be made for entries in the 1990, 1995 and
2000 and 2005 Rating Lists unless you are appealing against an
alteration made by the Valuation Officer.
- You can appeal if, for example:
- You believe the rateable value of your property is
incorrect
- There has been a change in the use of the property
- There has been a change in the locality which has affected the
value of the premises
- Part of the property has been demolished or added to
- The Valuation Officer changes your rateable value and you
believe it is inaccurate
- There has been a change between domestic and non-domestic
use
- There has been a merger or split of a property
- You wish to appeal against a decision made by a tribunal or
court.
You should make an appeal as soon as possible, as there are
rules which apply in certain circumstances. These prevent
alterations in the rateable value from being backdated prior to the
current year's rating list. For a complete list of grounds for an
appeal, see the Valuation Office Agency website.
Who can appeal?
You can appeal against the rateable value of a property if you
are:
- The occupier, or
- You have a legal interest in the property (you are the owner,
leaseholder or tenant)
How do I appeal?
If you think the rateable value of
your property is wrong you should contact the Valuation
Officer. A proposal can be completed on line at the Valuation
Office Agency website.
If the Valuation Officer agrees that the rateable value of your
property is incorrect, the Valuation List will be altered and the
Council will issue you with a revised bill.
If the Valuation Officer does not agree with your proposal, or
if no decision is made within 3 months the matter will be referred
as an appeal to the Valuation Tribunal.
Do I have to pay if I have an appeal
outstanding?
You must continue to pay your Business Rates whilst any appeal
is pending, otherwise recovery action will continue and you may
receive a summons. If your appeal is successful all overpaid
Business Rates will be refunded with payment of interest if
appropriate.
Rating Advisers
Appeals against rateable values can be made free of charge.
Ratepayers do not have to be represented in discussions about
their rateable value or their rates bill. Ratepayers who do not
wish to be represented should be aware that members of the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Institute of
Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) are qualified and are
regulated by rules of professional conduct designed to protect the
public from misconduct.
Before you employ a rating adviser, you should
check that they have the necessary knowledge and expertise, as well
as appropriate indemnity insurance. Take great care and, if
necessary, seek further advice before entering into any
contract