An uphill struggle
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1034) 28 August 2010, 74-76(3)Publication details: 2010Subject(s): Summary: Describes the improvements the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has made to the accuracy of its rating lists but says much progress still needs to be made to give a better service to all of its customers. Criticises the inability of the rating system to react quickly enough to changes in economic circumstances and to the speed at which the property market is evolving. Recommends fundamental change to the rating system and calls on professionals to help although significant reform would require primary legislation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L150872 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 150872-1001 |
Describes the improvements the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has made to the accuracy of its rating lists but says much progress still needs to be made to give a better service to all of its customers. Criticises the inability of the rating system to react quickly enough to changes in economic circumstances and to the speed at which the property market is evolving. Recommends fundamental change to the rating system and calls on professionals to help although significant reform would require primary legislation.