Backdated refund

If a challenge succeeds, the lower Rateable Value is usually applied from when the list started (or when the issue arose), so you can reclaim the difference for the period already paid.

Related terms

Business ratesRateable Value (RV)VOA (Valuation Office Agency)HMRC

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