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How to find the rateable value of a business property: compare it with other properties and challenge your property’s rateable value if it’s in Wales.
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Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
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Estimate your business rates by multiplying the rateable value of your business property by a multiplier value set by the government.
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Use this service to send your lease and rent details to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) if you've been contacted by them
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When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
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Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
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Find contact details for the Valuation Office Agency in England and Wales
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Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
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Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
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Find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to rent or buy, or contest its use
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Find out about your business rates bill, business rate relief or pay your bill through your local council
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Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for business properties - apply, exemptions, displaying a certificate, fines and penalties
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There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
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As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
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Managing asbestos for your premises, your responsibilities, asbestos regulations, keeping records, health and safety, finding accredited surveyors, penalties
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How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
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The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies
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You can use CCTV to protect your property but you must put a sign and provide images on request to the police
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Get your air conditioning system inspected by an accredited energy assessor
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As a business, you'll have to pay for any water you use, and for the drainage of water and any effluent (liquid waste) you produce