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Your Initial Position
Negotiating a Market Rent
Using a Third Party
Understanding Rates
Challenging Your Rates
Where to Get Help

Rent Reviews and Rating Assessments

6. Where to Get Help

6.1 The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) runs several helplines.

  • The RICS helpline provides information for non-members (0870 333 1600). It provides up to 30 minutes free advice on rating issues from a local chartered surveyor.

6.2 The Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation (IRRV) (020 7831 3505 or) offers a free helpline.

6.3 Staff at the VOA are available to discuss your property's rateable value. Call the VOA helpline to get connected to your local office (0845 602 1507).

6.4 The Law Society's Lawyers For Your Business initiative can arrange a free 30 minute consultation for you with a participating firm of solicitors.

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