The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is urging businesses to protect themselves from rogue business rates agents.
New rateable values for business properties came into effect in April 2023, councils used these new values to calculate business rates bills.
Businesses can challenge their valuation if they think it’s incorrect. They can use a rating agent do this.
But some rogue agents submit inaccurate information. This could result in penalties or increased rates bills.
Be cautious of anyone who guarantees they can secure big business rates reductions.
For further information please select the following link Be wary of rogue business rates agents - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)