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2026 Business Rates Revaluation
The 2026 rating list changed the assessment baseline for commercial and other non-domestic properties.
Quick Answer
The 2026 business rates revaluation matters because new rateable values can change bills and may expose records that need checking, correcting, or challenging.
Why occupiers should check now
A changed rateable value can affect cash flow, relief eligibility, and whether the record still matches the property. Early checks help identify issues while evidence is easier to gather.
What RateRight can screen
RateRight can surface available property records, RV per square metre, estimated bill impact, and comparable signals. It is an indicative diagnostic, not a replacement for the official VOA process.
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Warning signs include a rateable value that is high compared with similar premises, incorrect floor area, an outdated property description, major local market change, or a property use that differs from the rating record.
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