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UNIT 4 AT 16, ELM FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
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UNIT 4 AT 16, ELM FARM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BEDFORD • BEDFORD • MK41 0EP • office • 71 m²
UARN: 102343703704 • Bedford
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bedford
Property type
office
VOA reference
102343703704
Record source
Local sample data
FAIR
Your rateable value of £7,100 is in line with sector benchmarks for office premises in BEDFORD. We estimate no material overpayment.
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£7,100
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
£100
Benchmark
£120
Difference
-17%
Key Findings
- Your £100/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.
OFFICES UNIT 7, KENNETH WAY
MK45 3PD · 411m² · £39,250
£95/m²
18, BUNYAN ROAD
MK42 8HL · 37m² · £4,350
£118/m²
Projected RV at target
£8,520
Signal vs target
-17%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18, BUNYAN ROAD | MK42 8HL | 37m2 | £4,350 | £118 |
| OFFICES UNIT 7, KENNETH WAY | MK45 3PD | 411m2 | £39,250 | £95 |
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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