Maximise Profits: Our Expertise Lowers Your Business Rates!
At D2S, we specialise in empowering businesses to minimise their rateable value and optimise their business rates bills. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to delivering tailored solutions that align with your business objectives and drive tangible cost savings. With our comprehensive approach and industry-leading expertise, we ensure that you navigate the complexities of rateable value reduction with confidence and professionalism.
Services
Explore Our Range of Professional Services
Business Rates Mitigation
We develop customised strategies to minimise your business rates liability, ensuring you only pay what is fair. Our experts analyse your current rates and identify opportunities for reduction.
Property Surveying
Accurate property surveying is crucial for fair rateable value assessments. Our skilled surveyors conduct thorough evaluations of your property to ensure that all relevant factors are considered, potentially lowering your rateable value. Our Surveyors will provide you the floorplan within few days of the survey
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Check and Challenges (VOA)
We submit check and challenge cases with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). Our experts prepare detailed cases to challenge incorrect valuations, helping you secure fair and accurate assessments.
Property Removal from Rating List
In some cases, properties can be removed from the rating list, eliminating the need to pay business rates. We assess your property's eligibility and manage the removal process for you, whether it's commercial or residential. Once removed, no Council Tax or Business Rates are due until the property is re-listed.
Property Alterations
Property alterations can impact your rateable value positively. We provide guidance and support for making alterations that optimise your rateable value, helping you achieve further reductions in your business rates bill. We can help you to merge your property, split it or deal with any additional units at your property.
Business Rates Checker
Find your property to check your reatable value. Your business rates liability will be approximately half of this amount. This information will be helpful to caluculate your business expenses even before you open a company.
We can help you to further understand the billing or valuation of your business property. Contact us to find out more!
What Is VOA?
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is a government agency in the United Kingdom responsible for assessing the value of properties for tax purposes. It plays a crucial role in determining the rateable values of commercial properties, which are used to calculate business rates.
Comply with VOA Rules
It is a legal requirement for both landlords and tenants to notify the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) of any changes to a commercial property—whether it’s a property split, merger, removal, change of use, or registering a new property on the VOA database. Failure to report such updates can lead to incorrect business rates or even financial penalties.
At D2S Business Solutions, we take care of the entire process for you—from initial assessment to liaising with your local council—ensuring full compliance with VOA regulations. Our convenient and professional service streamlines business rates compliance in the UK, saving you time and helping you avoid costly mistakes.
Our Process
Initial Assessment
We conduct a thorough assessment of your property, discussing your specific circumstances and requirements to ensure we fully understand your needs.
Survey and Floor Plan
Our team takes precise measurements to create an accurate and detailed floor plan of your property, laying the groundwork for effective solutions.
Comparison and Split Proposal
We analyse comparable properties, gather relevant evidence, and present you with a tailored split proposal that outlines the best possible solution for your situation.
VOA Submission
We handle the submission of your case to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), ensuring that all necessary information is provided to facilitate changes in your property’s valuation.
Post-Split Coordination
Once the VOA updates your property valuation, we will liaise with the local council on your behalf to communicate these changes and ensure a smooth transition.