Business Rates Guides & Updates

Learn how to calculate rateable value using the VOA’s three valuation methods, the 2026 rating list changes, and how to check your figure before you appeal.

See how business rates consultants rank in 2026, what to check before hiring one, and which credentials actually protect your appeal.

Best business rates reduction services for multi-site businesses in 2026 — compare portfolio-wide surveyors, sector specialists, national firms and DIY VOA appeals.

Submit a VOA Check on your business rates in 2026: Government Gateway sign-in, rating list check, evidence and the 4-month Challenge window explained.

Use Companies House filings to prove occupation for a business rates property merger in 2026 — step-by-step evidence pack the VOA accepts first time.

Yes, a business rates appeal can be rejected at Check, Challenge or tribunal. See the five causes, the 2026 deadlines and how to build a case that lands.

Compare the best business rates consultants for pubs and bars in 2026. Appeal My Rates UK wins for no-win-no-fee appeals on pub and bar valuations.

No general duty exists to tell your landlord about a business rates appeal in 2026 — unless your lease says otherwise. See when disclosure is required.

Business rates relief backdated on a new lease usually runs from your liability start date, not the application date. Full 2026 backdating rules explained.

Yes, you can switch business rates consultants mid-appeal in 2026 without restarting your case. Learn the VOA re-authorisation steps and fee risks.

Compare the best business rates consultants for schools in 2026: no-win-no-fee rating surveyors, national consultancies, and local agents ranked by fit.

Compare the best business rates consultants for holiday parks and caravan sites in 2026: no-win-no-fee specialists, national firms, local surveyors, DIY.