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How to find the rateable value of a business property: compare it with other properties and challenge your property’s rateable value if it’s in Wales.
Use this service to send your lease and rent details to the Valuation Office (VO) if you've been contacted by them
Estimate your business rates by multiplying the rateable value of your business property by a multiplier value set by the government.
Find government-owned property, buildings or land that's available to buy, or contest its use
Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.
When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
Check if you can get a reduction in your business rates bill with business rates relief and find out how to apply.
Business rates are charged on most non-domestic properties - who has to pay, how your rates are calculated, getting a revaluation, what to do if your premises change.
Find out about your business rates bill, business rate relief or pay your bill through your local council
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for business properties - apply, exemptions, displaying a certificate, fines and penalties
There is no law for a minimum or maximum temperature, but during working hours the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings must be reasonable
As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
Managing asbestos for your premises, your responsibilities, asbestos regulations, keeping records, health and safety, finding accredited surveyors, penalties
Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for businesses, public sector and non-profit organisations - payments from the government to help with the cost of installing renewable heat technologies
The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies
Appeal a decision about a lawful development certificate - how to appeal if you think your development is now lawful, what documents to supply, what happens after you appeal
You can use CCTV to protect your property but you must put a sign and provide images on request to the police
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