Are You OverpayingBusiness Rates?
The 2026 Rating List has just issued new valuations across every commercial property in the UK. An estimated 40% of businesses are overpaying — and most will never challenge it. We connect you with specialist appeal experts who work on a no-win no-fee basis.
New 2026 Valuations
Every commercial property in England and Wales has received a new rateable value. Many are incorrect — based on outdated comparables or wrong property data.
Check Your Rateable Value
Your current rateable value determines your business rates bill. If it is too high you are overpaying every single month — and have been since April 2026.
Appeal On Your Behalf
Our specialist partners review your valuation, gather comparable evidence and submit a formal appeal to the Valuation Office Agency on your behalf.
Saving Applied
A successful appeal reduces your rateable value — lowering your bills going forward and potentially securing a backdated refund from April 2026.
Is your business overpaying?
You may have strong grounds for an appeal if any of these apply to your property:
- Your property has a rateable value above £12,000
- You have not appealed since the new 2026 Rating List
- Your property has changed — structural works, subdivision or partial vacancy
- You have a vacant or partially empty property
- Your property is in an area where values have changed significantly
- You operate from multiple properties
- Your business has been affected by nearby development or road changes
- You believe your valuation is higher than comparable properties nearby
Documents to prepare
Our specialists will need the following to assess your case:
- Your most recent business rates bill
- Your property address and postcode
- Current rateable value (shown on your bill)
- Whether you own or lease the property
- Approximate floor area if known
- Details of any recent changes to the property
💡 Don't have everything? That is fine — start your free assessment and our specialists will guide you through what is needed.
Business rates — what you need to know
How much could I save?
Savings vary significantly depending on your property type, location and rateable value. Some businesses save a few hundred pounds per year. Others save tens of thousands. Our specialists will give you an honest estimate after reviewing your case — before any work begins.
What does no-win no-fee mean?
Our specialist partners only charge a fee if your appeal is successful. That fee is a percentage of the annual saving achieved — typically 25-33% of the first year's saving. If no reduction is achieved you pay nothing at all.
How long does an appeal take?
Business rates appeals can take between 4 months and 18 months depending on complexity and the Valuation Office Agency's workload. Your specialist will keep you updated throughout the process.
Can I get a backdated refund?
Yes. If your appeal is successful your reduced rateable value applies from the date the 2026 Rating List came into effect — 1 April 2026. This means you may receive a refund for overpaid rates since that date.
What is Rightful Money's role?
Rightful Money is an administrative introduction service. We identify businesses that may be overpaying business rates and connect them with vetted specialist appeal firms. We earn a small introducer fee from the specialist only when your appeal succeeds. You pay us nothing directly.
Check if you are overpaying — free
Takes three minutes. Our specialists review your case at no cost. You only pay if your appeal succeeds and your bills are reduced.