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In this blog, we explain the receipts and expenditure method and how it is used to value properties like large hotels and self-catering holiday accommodation for business rates.

New guidance to help check property details
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The VOA has new guidance for customers who want to check the details we hold about their business property.

Find out how to challenge your Council Tax band with clear steps to guide you through the process.

Third business rates agent suspended
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VOA continues its investigation into potential breaches of its standards.

Blog post
In this blog, we explain the rental comparison method and how it is used to value properties like shops, pubs and restaurants for business rates.

Warning of false VOA emails
News story
Be aware of emails claiming to be from the VOA.

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