The power of appeal

The power of appeal - 2005 - Estates Gazette (0519) 14 May 2005, 170-171(2) .

Second part of a two-part feature based on the RICS/Advantage West Midlands CPD conference on isues relating to the 2005 revaluation. The first part (L129499) outlined the VOA's approach to the revaluation and provided an overview on how the rating system operates. The second article goes on to discuss the main issues of concern to ratepayers and surveyors acting as advisors: the new rateable values, the actual rates payments and the opportunities to reduce rating liability.