Guidance

Valuation of public houses

Guidance on the valuation approach the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) takes for public houses.

Documents

Valuation of public houses 2023 (England)

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Valuation of public houses 2023 (Wales)

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Valuation of public houses 2017

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Valuation of public houses 2010

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Details

These guides are to assess public houses for rating purposes. They apply to the rating lists in England and Wales.

Valuation of public houses 2010 applies to rating lists compiled on 1 April 2010. Valuation of public houses 2017 is for rating lists compiled on 1 April 2017. Valuation of public houses 2023 applies to rating lists compiled on 1 April 2023.

The valuation basis applies throughout England and Wales, although the guide will differentiate between houses in and around London and the provinces.

You can read about how the VOA values pubs and other licensed premises for business rates.

Updates to this page

Published 10 October 2016
Last updated 21 November 2022 + show all updates
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