Think your business rates might be too high?
Many occupiers suspect they are overpaying, but cannot tell whether the VOA record still reflects their premises. This short check helps you sense-check your position in a structured way.
Free. 12 questions. About 3 minutes.
Overpayment likelihood
MediumRates bill vs floor area
Changes since occupation
VOA floor area checked
Worth a closer look: your VOA floor area
What the check looks at.
A few structured questions about your premises, then the core details Smart Business Tax needs before a consultation.
Premises type and use
What kind of space you occupy, from an office to a warehouse or industrial unit, and how it is used.
Floor area and rates bill
Your approximate floor area and annual rates bill band, so we can read one against the other.
Changes since you occupied
Any physical changes that could affect the recorded floor area or how the space is used.
Whether the VOA area was checked
Whether anyone has ever confirmed that the VOA floor area record matches your premises as it stands today.
A structured read on your rates, then the next step if it is worth pursuing.
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Answer 12 short questions
Tell us about your premises, your rates bill and the details we need before a consultation.
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See your indicative result
A low, medium or high likelihood of overpaying, with the signals behind it.
- 3
Decide your next step
If the signs point that way, we can survey the premises and handle the VOA check or challenge.
Your result is indicative only. It is a screening tool, not a valuation, a guarantee, or a confirmation of savings.
Before you begin
Find out if your rates may be too high.
Three minutes now gives you a clear, indicative read on where your premises stand.
Free. 12 questions. About 3 minutes.
