We have an expert Business Rates team who can help minimise your costs and liabilities.
We can help if you are looking for advice on commercial property rates and take advantage of any relief schemes or discounts that are available.
The 2026 Rating Revaluation now occurs at three yearly intervals to ensure market values are updated regularly. Rateable value is the Assessors opinion of rental value of the property in it's current state.
Countdown to Final Notices in Scotland
Timetable and Process
- Rental Equivalent Date 1st April 2025
- Draft Valuation Notice Issued November 2025
- Final Notice end of March 2026
- Revaluation Effect Date 1st April 2026
- Last challenge date 31st July 2026
We’ll work closely with you to provide a bespoke solution to your specific needs. Our rating service includes:
Rating Proposals
We are experts at Rating Valuation on all types of commercial property. We can ensure that your property's rateable value is accurate, your rates liability is minimised and that you are paying the correct amount in rates.
Rating Consultancy
We can provide consultancy advice on all aspects of commercial property rates and help with budgeting and keep you up-to-date with all new legislative changes, highlighting opportunities for you to reduce your outgoings.
We can discuss and provide budget figures on new build and alterations to the property and pre-agree a rateable value with the Assessor.
Vacant Property Rates Relief
We can advise you on whether you are eligible for rates relief and how much relief you may be due. We can then help you make your claim.
Please note each Council has autonomy over rates relief and schemes differ in each valuation area.
Financial Management
Our financial management service includes an audit of your annual rates bill to identify potential savings opportunities and check the invoicing from Councils.
Assessor Information Notice
An Assessor Information Notice (AIN) replaces the questionnaires previously issued by the Assessor to gather the information required to produce the Valuation Roll. You have 28 days to complete and return the AIN or a fine can be issued. Any inaccuracies or missing information may also result in a fine. Contact us today for assistance with your AIN.
Our Expertise
Thanks to our network of 21 UK offices, we are able to offer a unique blend of national coverage coupled with local expertise.
We use our expertise to deliver significant savings to both public and private sector clients. We work on all types of properties ranging from shops and offices to pubs and petrol filling stations.
Our business rates team are fully supported by the resources within our Agency, Valuation and Building Consultancy Departments, who are all relevant to assist in checking Rateable Values. Ensuring a nationwide reach and the highest standard of service and expertise.
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