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The 2026 Business Rates Revaluation is now in force, and thousands of businesses across England have received new Rateable Values. While some have seen reductions, many have experienced significant increases in their business rates liability. If your new Rateable Value seems higher than expected, it is important to remember that it is not necessarily final. Where there are genuine grounds, the valuation can be challenged.

What Is the 2026 Business Rates Revaluation? The 2026 Business Rates Revaluation is a nationwide reassessment of all non-domestic properties in England and Wales. Carried out by the Valuation Office Agency, the revaluation comes into effect on 1 April 2026 and will determine business rates liabilities for the 2026–2029 rating period. Rateable values will be updated to reflect rental values as at 1 April 2024, replacing those currently based on 2015 market evidence. While the

Learn why business rates are updated, how the appeal process works, and how you can challenge an unfair rateable value to save money. Get expert help from our agency.

Most business owners know they have to pay business rates—but few know how those rates are worked out. And here’s the thing: many businesses are paying more than they should because the property has been assessed incorrectly. At Waverly & Knight, we speak to business owners every day who are surprised to learn that something as simple as a toilet or a kitchen can actually lower their business rates. So let’s break it down. These are three common ways we help clients lower the

Business rates are based on your rateable value—an estimate of your property’s rental value set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). But what if that value is too high? You could be paying hundreds or even thousands more every year than you should be. The good news? You can challenge it. And if successful, your business rates could be reduced permanently. Here’s what you need to know—and how we can help. What Is Rateable Value? Your rateable value is essentially what the gov