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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - update on VOA services
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing unprecedented disruption to public services, businesses and individuals across the country.
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VOA launches its 2020 returners programme
The Chief Valuer and Deputy Head of Profession introduce the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA’s) returners programme for Chartered Surveyors.
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VOA launches its 2020 graduate scheme
The Chief Executive and the Chief Valuer introduce the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA’s) graduate scheme.
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Damage to business and property caused by flooding
If your home or business is damaged due to flooding you may be entitled to a Council Tax reduction or business rates relief.
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Launching the VOA careers site
Find out more about the work we do and the opportunities we have on offer.
Detailed guide
How to check and challenge your rateable value
A guide to the new business rates appeal process from 1 April 2017.
Latest from the Valuation Office Agency
- Community Infrastructure Levy appeal decision: construction of 5 dwellings and car ports
- Community Infrastructure Levy appeal decision: 2 storey extension, after demo of 1 storey extension
- Community Infrastructure Levy appeal decision: demo of properties/garages and redevel to 35 dwellings with infrastructure
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) gives the government the valuations and property advice needed to support taxation and benefits.
VOA is an executive agency, sponsored by HM Revenue & Customs, supported by 1 public body.
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- Business rates: delivering more frequent revaluations
- Administration of business rates in England: interim findings
Transparency and freedom of information releases
- HMRC and VOA: workforce management information, March 2020
- VOA: prompt payment data April 2019 to March 2020
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Due to the current outbreak of Covid 19 we are currently unable to offer a telephony service and it will take longer than usual to respond to your query. If you need to contact us please use the Contact Form and we will respond as soon as possible. We're sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
VOA Rent Officers: public
Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19 we're currently unable to accept hard copy post.
For queries regarding fair rents, Local Housing Allowance rates, and to contact a Rent Officer.
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