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My property has a specific disadvantage
This type of issue can often be resolved by contacting your local valuation office
If you think your property has a specific disadvantage that we have not reflected in your rateable value, you will need to provide reasons why you think this is the case.
What is a specific disadvantage?
A specific disadvantage is something that is unique to your property and will reduce the rental value of it compared to similar properties in the area. Examples might include:
- A narrow frontage
- Poor visibility, as a result of the property structure, of the retail space from the street
- Inconvenient layout of accommodation
- Poor or restricted vehicular access.
We may already include the disadvantage when we assessed your rateable value. If so, it will be listed as an adjustment to the rateable value.
What to do next
Or
- Make an appeal. Before making an appeal, please check your property′s details as we use these to work out your rateable value.
Please note that you will first need to find your property, if you haven't already done so.
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