Business Rates Guides & Updates
Clear, practical guidance for business owners across England.
RICS Surveyor for Business Rates: Worth It in 2026
Is it worth using a RICS surveyor for business rates in 2026? Yes for complex or disputed cases. Compare DIY, unregulated agents and RICS support options.
Can Disrepair Reduce Business Rates? 2026 UK Guide
Disrepair can reduce business rates in 2026, but only if repair is uneconomic – learn the Newbigin v Monk test and what evidence the VOA actually accepts.
Business Rates Property Merger: Companies House Guide 2026
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.
Tell Landlord About Business Rates Appeal? 2026 Answer
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.
Switch Business Rates Consultant During Appeal (2026)
Yes, you can switch business rates consultants mid-appeal in 2026 without restarting your case. Learn the VOA re-authorisation steps and fee risks.