Can my business rates go up after an appeal?

Can my business rates go up after an appeal?

Yes. Business rates can go up after a Check, Challenge or Appeal case, because the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and the Valuation Tribunal for England can amend a rateable value upward as well as downward when the evidence supports it. The risk is real but not the...
How long does a business rates appeal take?

How long does a business rates appeal take?

A business rates appeal takes 15 months on average, ranging from 12 to 36 months, in 2026, measured from the date you submit a Check to the date the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) confirms a new rateable value. The clock doesn't start ticking the way most business...