Guidance for Valuation Officers.
Valuation Office Agency
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Friday, 12 August 2022
Friday, 12 August 2022
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
Thursday, 11 August 2022
We are committed to providing tailored support at the earliest opportunity for customers who may need extra help. This is also in line with our legal responsibilities under the Equality Act, to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure no one is disadvantaged.
Friday, 05 August 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
Friday, 05 August 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
Friday, 05 August 2022
The Effective Dates – 2017 Lists.
Friday, 05 August 2022
We are committed to providing tailored support at the earliest opportunity for customers who may need extra help. This is also in line with our legal responsibilities under the Equality Act, to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure no one is disadvantaged.
Thursday, 04 August 2022
Statistics on challenges against and changes made to the England and Wales Council Tax valuation lists between 1 April 1993 and 31 March 2022.
Thursday, 04 August 2022
Statistics on challenges against and changes made to the England and Wales Council Tax valuation lists between 1 April 1993 and 31 March 2022.
Tuesday, 02 August 2022
Part 2B: Remote Hearings – England and Wales.
Tuesday, 02 August 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
Tuesday, 02 August 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
Monday, 01 August 2022
BRMA and property size (July 2022) Local reference rent (LRR) levels in broad rental market areas (BRMA), residential property in England, by number of rooms.
Friday, 29 July 2022
Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.
Friday, 29 July 2022
How long Valuation Office Agency (VOA) takes to pay invoices.
Thursday, 28 July 2022
Statistics on checks (England only), challenges and assessment reviews against the 2017 local rating list at 30 June 2022. As volumes have reached a sufficiently low level, the VOA has taken the decision to stop producing excel tables on the 2010 local rating list. Figures on outstanding cases will still be available through the statistical commentary.
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Complete this form and return it to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you have a self-catering or holiday let property.
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Complete this form and return it to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you have a self-catering or holiday let property.
Friday, 22 July 2022
Bungalow and Garage.
Friday, 22 July 2022
Erection of 20 dwellings following demolition of former school buildings and dwelling provision of new vehicular access and associated works.
Friday, 22 July 2022
Change of use of part of dwelling to provide an independent dwelling together with alterations to elevations.
Friday, 22 July 2022
Construction of two stand-alone self-catering buildings alongside ancillary access, parking, landscaping and other associated works.
Friday, 15 July 2022
We are committed to providing tailored support at the earliest opportunity for customers who may need extra help. This is also in line with our legal responsibilities under the Equality Act, to provide reasonable adjustments to ensure no one is disadvantaged.
Friday, 15 July 2022
Guidance on particular events and whether they constitute a Material Change of Circumstances.
Friday, 15 July 2022
Material Change of Circumstances.
Friday, 15 July 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.
Thursday, 14 July 2022
Forms and guidance notes for challenging your Council Tax band in England and Wales.
Thursday, 07 July 2022
Spending by electronic purchasing card solution (ePCS), over £500.
Thursday, 07 July 2022
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) publishes a profile of the items it spends its budget on which exceed £25,000 in value.
Friday, 01 July 2022
BRMA and property size (June 2022) Local reference rent (LRR) levels in broad rental market areas (BRMA), residential property in England, by number of rooms.
Thursday, 30 June 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual relating to Inheritance Tax.
Thursday, 30 June 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual relating to Inheritance Tax.
Thursday, 30 June 2022
The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual relating to Inheritance Tax.
Thursday, 30 June 2022
Statistics on stock and value of properties on the 2017 central and local rating lists as at 31 March 2022.
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Service availability and alternative arrangements for making 2010 business rates appeals.
Friday, 23 December 2016
Find out how to avoid scam emails and how to report fraudsters claiming to be from the VOA.
Friday, 18 November 2016
The Chief Executive and the Chief Valuer introduce the Valuation Office Agency's (VOA's) graduate and placement year schemes.
Friday, 30 September 2016
Our online service allows you to view your draft rateable values and get an estimate of your 2017-18 bill.
Monday, 08 August 2016
Find out how you could be affected.
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Although property values can be affected by the expectation of changes in an area, a Council Tax band alteration cannot be considered until actual changes to the locality occur.
Tuesday, 22 March 2016
Our new online form ensures you only fill in what you need to, and lets you save your progress.
Monday, 01 February 2016
If you register, the VOA will email you when the draft rateable values are available online this autumn.
Friday, 18 December 2015
Be cautious about people claiming to be able to reduce your council tax band for a fee.
Monday, 07 December 2015
What the VOA can do to help if properties have been damaged by flooding or other extreme weather.
Thursday, 17 September 2015
The Valuation Office Agency publishes their final update on the target to resolve 95% of outstanding NDR appeals by end July 2015.
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