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I think that the rateable value
is too high.
As mentioned previously, the Non-Domestic Rate is a national
tax set by Central Government. For this reason, your local authority
cannot alter the amount of the rateable
charge. The Regulations enable you to make an appeal against
the Rateable Value Assessment. You will need to contact the Valuation
Office at your local authority for an Application Form. The grounds
on which you may appeal your current rateable value for your property
can be any of the following;
• you believe that the initial value shown in the list is
wrong ,
• the valuation officer has changed your rateable value,
• there is a material change in circumstances’ which you believe affects the value of
your property, such as:
• a change in its physical state (for example:adding to or demolishing
part of a building)
• a change in its use,
• a physical change in the locality,
• a change in the use of a neighboring property.
What happens next?
Once the Valuation Officer has received your Appeal (Proposal)
he should acknowledge your proposal and advise you if your appeal
is invalid for any reason. The Valuation Officer will contact
you with the intention of reaching a mutual agreement but, if
you cannot agree, the Valuation Officer will refer your Appeal
(Proposal) to the Valuation Tribunal. You will be advised by the
Valuation Tribunal of the date, time and location of the Hearing.
At the Tribunal, you or your appointed representative can present
the reasons for your appeal.
The Valuation Tribunal is entirely funded by the Government. For
this reason you should not have to incur any undue costs. Obviously,
if you wish to employ an independent professional, the costs must
be your own responsibility.
Note: that until a decision has been
reached by the Tribunal; you must continue to pay your Business
Rates.
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