Rating Manual section 6: check, challenge, appeal and proposals

• From: Valuation Office Agency
• Published: 5 May 2017
• Updated: 4 April 2022, see all updates

The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

The Rating Manual is primarily provided as practice guidance for Valuation Officers. The contents of the Rating Manual represent the Valuation Office Agency’s (VOA) understanding of the law at the time it was prepared and whilst it is carefully compiled, the VOA does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information in it. From time to time the contents may be revised in the light of changes in legislation and decisions of the tribunals and higher courts or to reflect changing policy or valuation practice.

• Part 1: Rating lists - Relevant legislation

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 2: Grounds of Proposals

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 3: Errors and omissions in proposals

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 4: Scope of Proposal

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5: Procedures 2010 Rating List (England), 2017 Rating List (Wales)

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5A: Programming

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5: Appendix 1 - 2010 proposal form VO 7012 (2010)

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5: Appendix 2 - Guidance notes for completing the 2005, 2010 proposal form VO 7012 (2010)

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5: Appendix 3 - Covering letter to accompany returned proposal where this has been served on the incorrect VO

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5: Appendix 4 - Limited circumstances allowing a 2010 list Proposal which is served on the VO between 17 December 2018 and 31 December 2019

  This practice note gives guidance to help you deal with hereditaments, or part of hereditaments, that include equipment used, or intended to be used, for the generation of power from renewable sources of energy. It covers solar panels, wind turbines, biomass, water power & other renewable energy technologies.

• Part 5: Appendix 4a - Late validity PICO letter

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 5: Appendix 5 - Notice of invalid proposal to alter the Valuation list - 2005 and later lists

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 6: Settlement of proposals before a VT

  Settlement of proposals before a VT.

• Part 7: Settlement of proposals without a Valuation Tribunal decision - (WALES)

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 8: 2017 RATING LIST AND SUBSEQUENT LISTS - ENGLAND (CCA) SUMMARY

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 9: Rental evidence: Part 9A: Considering evidence (hierarchy and tone)

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.

• Part 9: Rental evidence: Part 9B: Reg 17 & 31s and use in Tribunals

  The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) technical manual for the rating of business (non-domestic) property.