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Limits on bill increases or decreases

 
Property values normally change a good deal between each revaluation. Measures called 'transitional arrangements' help to soften the effects of these changes. They do this by limiting the amount by which a rates bill may rise, or fall, immediately following a revaluation.

Transitional arrangements are based on the change in your rates bill from 2004/05 to your new rates bill in 2005/06. Transitional relief will be automatically calculated by us, and included in your bills from 2005/06 onwards.

The current transitional scheme operates over a four-year period. Every ratepayer will pay their 'true' rates bill in the fifth year. Many will pay it well before this.

Different transitional arrangements will apply, depending on whether your bill has increased or decreased, and whether your business is classed as small (properties with a total rateable value of under £21,500) or large.

If your bill increases …

This table shows the maximum by which a rates bill can increase in a single year.
YearSmall business Large business
2005/065%12.5%
2006/077.5%17.5%
2007/0810%20%
2008/0915%25%
2009/10nana

If your bill decreases …

This table shows the limits by which a rates bill can decrease in a single year.
YearSmall businesses Large businesses
2005/0630%12.5%
2006/0730%12.5%
2007/0835%14%
2008/0960%25%
2009/10nana

More information

You can see more information about transitional arrangements at mybusinessrates.gov.uk.

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