How we value properties for business rates: the contractors basis method

In this third part of our blog series, we explain the contractor’s basis method and how it is used to value properties like schools, hospitals and libraries.
In this third part of our blog series, we explain the contractor’s basis method and how it is used to value properties like schools, hospitals and libraries.
In the second part of our series, we explain the receipts and expenditure method and how it is used to value properties like large hotels and self-catering holiday accommodation for business rates.
In this first part of our three-part blog series, we explain the rental comparison method and how it is used to value properties like shops, pubs and restaurants for business rates.
In this instalment of our How We Value series, we explain how we value petrol stations across England and Wales.
In this instalment of our How We Value series, we explain how we value hotels across England and Wales.
In this instalment of our How We Value series, we explain how we value pubs across England and Wales.
Sam Shand is a Lead Valuer in the Regional Valuation Unit. Here, Sam discusses our approach to valuing self-catering holiday homes, as well as the new rules on business rates eligibility.
Tracy Dearing is a National Valuation Lead in the VOA. One of her roles is to advise on the valuation of caravan sites. Here, Tracy explains what is involved in valuing this type of property.
Amy Pratt is a National Valuation Lead in the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). In this blog, Amy explains what is involved in valuing stables.
Paul Dalling is a National Valuation Lead in the VOA. One of his roles is to advise on the valuation of small shops in England and Wales. In this blog, Paul explains what is involved in valuing these properties.