Business Rates Advice and VOA Appeal Specialists
Independent expert help with incorrect business rates assessments, VOA Check and Challenge cases, council liability disputes, business rates relief, arrears and enforcement.
Business Rate Advisors Ltd represents businesses throughout England and Wales. We provide practical advice, prepare evidence-based submissions and deal directly with councils and the Valuation Office Agency on behalf of our clients.
Request a free initial review
Send us your latest business-rates bill and a short explanation of the problem.
Call Steve Adams on 07415048643
Call Mark Allen on 07376443943
Office: 01225667747
Is Your Business Rates Position Correct?
Business rates problems are not always obvious. A business may be paying too much because its property has been measured incorrectly, assessed as one property when it should be divided, retained in the rating list when it should have been deleted, or valued using an inappropriate method.
Liability problems can also arise when a council records the wrong occupier, applies an incorrect occupation date, refuses relief, continues billing after a tenant has left or takes recovery action while a genuine dispute remains unresolved.
We can review the circumstances and advise whether there is a reasonable basis for corrective action.
How We Can Help
VOA Check and Challenge
We investigate rating assessments and prepare Check and Challenge cases where the rateable value, property description, floor areas, occupation or effective date may be wrong.
Our work can include reviewing the VOA valuation, plans, leases, rental evidence, photographs, comparable assessments and the physical use of the property.
Property Splits, Mergers and Deletions
A property may need to be divided into separate rating assessments where different occupiers exercise exclusive control over distinct areas.
In other circumstances, assessments may need to be merged, or a property may qualify for deletion from the rating list because of demolition, substantial reconstruction or works that mean the property is no longer capable of beneficial occupation.
We prepare the factual evidence and make the appropriate application to the Valuation Office Agency.
Business Rates Liability and Council Disputes
We assist with disputes concerning
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the identity of the liable party
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occupation and vacation dates
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landlord and tenant liability
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empty-property charges
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duplicated accounts or assessments
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Small Business Rate Relief
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charitable or discretionary relief
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retrospective bills and account corrections
We can communicate directly with the council, examine the billing history and present evidence supporting the correct liability position.
Business Rates Arrears and Enforcement
Business rates arrears can quickly lead to court summonses, liability orders and enforcement-agent action.
We examine whether the underlying charge is correct, identify any unresolved liability, relief or valuation issues, and contact the council where there is a proper basis to request that recovery action is paused.
We can also advise on the immediate evidence required and any appropriate payment arrangement.
Why Choose Business Rate Advisors Ltd?
Established in 2013
Independent business-rates advice for businesses throughout England and Wales.
Direct adviser contact
Clients deal directly with Steve Adams or Mark Allen.
Evidence-based case preparation
We assess plans, leases, photographs, valuations, occupation evidence and council records.
Experience across VOA and council matters
Our work includes rating assessments, liability disputes, relief, arrears and enforcement.
Five-star client feedback
Our service is supported by genuine customer reviews.
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