If your business is based in England and Wales, you can now view the future rateable value of your property.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has completed updating the rateable values of all commercial and non-domestic properties in England and Wales. The new values take effect from 1 April 2026.
Revaluations happen every three years to reflect changes in the property market, and local councils use these values to calculate business rates bills. A rateable value is not the same as the amount you pay, as your bill depends on the government-set multiplier and any reliefs you may qualify for.
Information on the multiplier rates and reliefs available in England was updated during November’s Budget announcement. The Welsh government is likely to confirm multipliers and reliefs in its January Budget.
Estimate Your Future Bill
You can use the GOV.UK Find a Business Rates Valuation service to find your business property’s future rateable values.
For properties in England, the service can also provide an estimate of your business rates bill, though this won’t account for reliefs. The service for Welsh properties will be updated once the Welsh Government confirms multipliers and reliefs.
If you are facing a bill increase, some of the reliefs announced in the Budget would be worth exploring. These include a Supporting Small Business Scheme and a Transitional Relief scheme.
What to Do Now
You can sign into your business rates valuation account to check your property details, see how the valuation was calculated, and report any errors.
It is also possible to use your account to compare your rateable value with other properties in the area and check how the valuation was calculated.
At the moment, you can only request changes to your current rateable value. You must request any changes to this value by 31 March 2026. After 1 April 2026, you will only be able to make changes to your future rateable value.
If you have concerns about how the revaluation could affect your business’s profitability and budgeting for costs, please get in touch. We would be happy to help you. For any questions you have about rates or payments, contact your local council in the first instance.
See: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-rates-revaluation-2026
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