Help with the 2026 business rates revaluation

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) updates the rateable values of non-domestic properties in England and Wales every 3three years. This is known as a revaluation. Revaluation helps to redistribute the amount paid in business rates across sectors and regions.

Watch a video to find out why your business rates might be changing.

Why might my business rates be changing?.

Rateable values are based on how much it would cost to rent a property for a year on a set valuation date. For the 2026 revaluation, that date is 1 April 2024. CurrentNew rateable values camewill come into effect on 1 April 2026.2026, but there are actions you can take to prepare.

Your rateable value is not the amount you have to pay. Local councils use rateable values to calculate business rates bills.

Find your business rates valuation

Watch a video on understanding your business rates valuation.

Understanding your business rates valuation.

You can view your property’s current and future rateable value by:

• signing in to your business rates valuation account — find out how to register for an account
• using the find a business rates valuation tool

You can also:

• check how your rateable value was calculated
• compare your property’s rateable value to similar properties

How properties are valued

Find out how the ValuationVOA Office values properties for business rates.

Watch a video on how the ValuationVOA Office measures properties.

How we measure properties for business rates

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Watch a video to find out how to tell the ValuationVOA Office you think your property details are wrong.

How to check if you think your business rates valuation is wrong.

Appointing an agent

You can manage your business rates yourself or appoint an agent to deal with the ValuationVOA Office on your behalf.

Read guidance on choosing a business rates agent or watch a video.

Choosing a business rates agent checklist.