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SUITE 235A 2, DOWNSHIRE WAY
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SUITE 235A 2, DOWNSHIRE WAY
BRACKNELL • BRACKNELL • RG12 1WA • gym • 96 m²
UARN: 120507407410 • Bracknell Forest
Source
Local sample data
Property and Council Details
Billing authority
Bracknell Forest
Property type
gym
VOA reference
120507407410
Record source
Local sample data
RATEABLE VALUE LIKELY OVERSTATED — APPEAL RECOMMENDED
Your rateable value of £24,000 significantly exceeds benchmarks for comparable gym premises. This is a strong signal to investigate a VOA Check.
Estimated Annual Saving if Appeal Succeeds
£9,168
Based on reduction to benchmark RV £9,120
Your Rates Bill Estimate
Rateable Value
£24,000
Estimated Multiplier
38.2p
Retail, hospitality and leisure small business multiplier
Estimated Annual Bill
£9,168
* Before any local reliefs, transitional adjustments, exemptions, or supplements. Consult your local authority for exact figures.
Benchmark Comparison
Your RV/m²
£250
Benchmark
£100
Difference
+150%
Key Findings
- Rateable value is 150% above the median for similar gym premises in BRACKNELL
- At £250/sqm, exceeds the upper range (£160/sqm) for provincial gym premises
- Comparable nearby properties average £89/sqm vs your £250/sqm
Comparison Lab
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BRACKNELL PUREGYM, PRINCESS SQUARE
RG12 1LS · 1118m² · £100,000
£89/m²
Projected RV at target
£9,600
Signal vs target
+150%
Estimated annual saving
£9,168
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRACKNELL PUREGYM, PRINCESS SQUARE | RG12 1LS | 1,118m2 | £100,000 | £89 |
Recommended Next Steps
- 1Check the official VOA rating record and download your assessment details
- 2Gather supporting evidence: lease, floor plans, photos of condition
- 3Submit a Check through the official VOA portal if the record looks wrong
- 4Use these findings as a screening guide before deciding whether to prepare a formal Challenge
- 5Act quickly — appeal grounds are strongest in the first months post-revaluation
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