Apart from properties that are exempt from
Business Rates, each non-domestic property has a rateable value.
This is set by the valuation officers of the Valuation Office
Agency ( VOA )
an agency of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. The VOA draws up
and maintains a full list of all rateable values, which are
available on the VOA website.
Valuation Officer
Non-Domestic Rates North West
Valuation Office Agency
72 Church Street
Liverpool
L1 3AY
Telephone: 03000 501501
Further information on Business Rates is available on the
Business Link website.
Rating Advisers
Ratepayers do not have to be represented in discussions about
their rateable value or their rates bill.
Appeals against rateable values can be made free of charge.
However, ratepayers who do wish to be represented should be aware
that members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) and the
Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) are
qualified and are regulated by rules of professional conduct
designed to protect the public from misconduct.
Before you employ a rating adviser, you should check that they
have the necessary knowledge and expertise, as well as appropriate
indemnity insurance. Take great care and, if necessary, seek
further advice before entering into any contract.