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

Posted by: Alan Colston - Chief Valuer and Head of Surveying Profession, Posted on: 15 April 2025 - Categories: Business Rates, How We Value, Valuation Methods
A library in England

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.

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