Understand the assessment.
Then decide what deserves attention.
Business rates are a significant property cost. CCA reviews the underlying assessment, property facts, relief position and available evidence so clients can make better-informed decisions.
Business rates start with the rateable value
For properties in England, the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) sets a rateable value for most non-domestic properties. The local billing authority then uses the relevant multiplier and applies any reliefs or other adjustments to calculate the bill.
What CCA reviews
Property facts
Areas, use, configuration, occupation and physical changes that may be relevant to the assessment.
Rating assessment
The current list entry, rateable value and the basis on which the property appears to have been assessed.
Comparable evidence
Relevant comparable properties and other evidence that may help test the assessment.
Billing position
Reliefs, exemptions, transitional arrangements and other billing issues that may affect liability.
Not every higher rateable value means a higher bill
For the 2026 to 2027 year in England, the multiplier structure changed alongside the 2026 revaluation. The final liability depends on more than the new rateable value alone, so the assessment and bill should be considered together.
CCA’s approach: investigate first, then advise whether further action is justified.
Where we can support you
- Initial business rates and rateable value review
- 2026 Rating List review
- Check, Challenge & Appeal case preparation and representation
- Relief and exemption review
- Audit and billing review
- Multi-property and portfolio case management
Talk to a rates specialist.
Send us the property details and we can start with the current assessment and billing position.
Start with the property.
Send us the property details and our team can review the rating position and explain the next step.