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Business Rates Appeal Check
RateRight gives a fast indication of whether a commercial property's rateable value may be worth challenging.
Quick Answer
A business rates appeal may be worth exploring when the rating record appears materially higher than comparable premises or contains factual issues such as incorrect floor area, use, or description.
What counts as an appeal signal
The strongest early signals are a high RV per square metre, a poor match between description and actual use, local comparables with lower assessments, or a valuation that no longer reflects the property.
What to do next
Use the free screening result as a triage step. Before submitting anything formal, confirm the official VOA record, collect evidence, and consider professional rating advice.
Check a commercial postcode
Search by postcode to see available non-domestic rating records, bill estimates, and comparable appeal signals.
Common Questions
What is RateRight?
RateRight is a free screening tool for UK commercial and other non-domestic properties. It helps occupiers check rateable value, estimated business rates, and appeal signals using available VOA and comparable-property data.
Can RateRight check a private home?
No. RateRight is for business rates on non-domestic property such as shops, offices, warehouses, pubs, salons, restaurants, and similar premises. Private homes usually pay council tax instead.
What is a rateable value?
A rateable value is the Valuation Office Agency's assessment of a non-domestic property's annual rental value at a valuation date. Billing authorities use it with the business rates multiplier and relief rules to calculate bills.
How do I know if my business rates might be too high?
Warning signs include a rateable value that is high compared with similar premises, incorrect floor area, an outdated property description, major local market change, or a property use that differs from the rating record.
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