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SUITE F4 1ST FLR 38, MILL STREET
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SUITE F4 1ST FLR 38, MILL STREET
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK40 3HD • office • 8 m²
UARN: 100683580247 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
office
VOA reference
100683580247
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £1,150 is in line with sector benchmarks for office premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£1,150
Estimated Multiplier
43.2p
Small business multiplier
Estimated Annual Bill
£0
* Assumes the property is eligible for 100% small business rate relief. Multi-property rules can change this. Consult your local authority for exact figures.
Benchmark Comparison
Your RV/m²
£144
Benchmark
£120
Difference
+20%
Key Findings
- Comparable nearby properties average £87/sqm vs your £144/sqm
- Your £144/sqm aligns with the sector benchmark of £120/sqm
- The rateable value appears consistent with comparable premises in BEDFORD
Comparison Lab
Adjust the target RV/m² and sort comparables to explore the shape of a possible case.
UNIT 318/320, MANTON LANE
MK41 7PH · 43m² · £4,650
£108/m²
UNITS C D E, GRANGE FARM
MK44 3DH · 226m² · £15,000
£66/m²
Projected RV at target
£960
Signal vs target
+20%
Estimated annual saving
£0
This is a what-if estimate, not an appeal valuation. It helps you see how sensitive the bill is to the assumed RV/m².
Comparable Property Snapshot
Closest available comparable records used for the screening benchmark.
| Address | Postcode | Size | RV | RV/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITS C D E, GRANGE FARM | MK44 3DH | 226m2 | £15,000 | £66 |
| UNIT 318/320, MANTON LANE | MK41 7PH | 43m2 | £4,650 | £108 |
Recommended Next Steps
- 1No immediate action required — your rateable value appears accurate
- 2Review your rates bill for applicable reliefs (small business, charity, etc.)
- 3Register with VOA to receive property assessment updates
- 4Revisit if market conditions or property use changes significantly
Your RV Looks Correct
Our analysis suggests your rateable value is in line with comparable properties. No appeal action needed.
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