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Choosing a Business Rates Agent

New guidance on using an agent to manage your business rates has been published by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

Many business owners choose to manage their own business rates, but others prefer the convenience of appointing an agent to help them. The VOA are keen to make sure that business owners exercise care in choosing an agent. They say that while the majority of business rates agents are reputable and provide a good service, there are a small minority that act in bad faith.

The VOA’s new guidance encourages the following:

  • Do your research
  • Beware of big promises
  • Understand your contract
  • Follow best practice in appointing an agent and monitoring their work afterwards.

To review the advice in full, CLICK HERE

If you are in any doubt over your business rates, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01384 376 964.

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