Hyperion Rating logo – Business rates specialist helping companies reduce business rates across England and Wales through Check, Challenge, Appeal and expert RICS advice.
RICS logo – Regulated Chartered Surveyor providing business rates advice and appeals across England and Wales.

At Hyperion Rating we specialise in reducing business rates, using a fully incentivised fee structure. If we do not achieve savings for you, there is no cost to you.

Hyperion Rating is a RICS-regulated and proudly independent firm. With expertise in commercial property and a data-led approach, we uncover savings that others frequently overlook. Our competitive fee model means you only pay if we save you money.

How we can help you

We specialise in reducing business rates, one of the most significant fixed costs for commercial occupiers and landlords. Operating across England and Wales, we deliver tailored, expert advice focused on securing measurable savings and long-term value.

We support businesses of all sizes and sectors, from independent shops and holiday lets to industrial units, large offices and national portfolios, wherever you're based.

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With extensive experience negotiating directly with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), we have a proven track record across all commercial property types.

Our approach is data-driven and precise. We combine comprehensive rental evidence databases, advanced rating valuation software, and selective use of AI tools to identify savings opportunities that are frequently overlooked. Additionally, we consider relevant economic and local market factors that could impact your current rateable value, to build cases for reduction.

We can also provide detailed business rates budgeting and future liability forecasts, helping our clients to manage costs with greater confidence and clarity.

Clarity in complexity

At Hyperion Rating, we simplify a system that’s often confusing and overlooked. We offer honest, expert advice from a fully RICS-qualified professional, helping you reduce your business rates liabilities with confidence and efficiency. Using advanced digital tools, deep market insight, and a proactive approach, we uncover savings opportunities others often miss. With our incentive-based fee structure, there are no upfront costs and you only pay if we deliver results.

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A tax system built on centuries of law

The business rates system is one of the oldest forms of taxation in England and Wales, tracing back to the Poor Relief Act of 1601. Over time, it has evolved through a patchwork of complex case law and legislation including the General Rate Act 1967 and the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

Key terms such as "hereditament" are shaped by legal precedent rather than statute, creating a business rates system where legal and valuation understanding is necessary.

London skyline demonstrating the amount of rating assessments in England and Wales which pay business rates and have the possibility of reducing business rates.

Millions of assessments and frequent errors

There are over 2 million commercial properties assessed for business rates by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). Each property's Rateable Value is based on a fixed valuation date, known as the Antecedent Valuation Date (AVD). For the current rating list, which runs from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, the AVD is 1 April 2021

With such a vast number of assessments and a system built on assumptions about rental values at a fixed point in time, errors are common. Inaccuracies in floor areas, rental comparables, or economic context often result in excessive liabilities.

British pound coins in a white container symbolising business rates savings and cost reduction for companies in England and Wales.

Pay what you should and nothing more!

At Hyperion Rating, we understand how these valuations are made and where they often go wrong. By combining specialist knowledge with comprehensive rental evidence, advanced software, and deep market insight, we help ensure our clients only pay what they should.

Our mission is simple: bring clarity to complexity and deliver real savings with professionalism, integrity, and measurable results.

Our approach

1. Initial review
We begin with a no-obligation assessment of your property or portfolio. Using market data and valuation tools, we identify whether you're potentially overpaying on your business rates. This includes an initial review of the property's rent, details, location, and the surrounding market context.

2. Detailed investigation
If savings appear likely, we carry out a detailed investigation. This may require a physical inspection of your property to check floor areas, layout, and any inaccuracies in the assessment. We analyse comparable rental evidence, review the valuation approach applied by the Valuation Office Agency, and consider surrounding factors and local influences. Where relevant, we assess economic conditions at the valuation date to identify angles for a justified reduction.

Hyperion Rating employee looking to reduce business rates in England and Wales, with a building and trees in the background.

3. Check, Challenge, Appeal (CCA) process
With your approval, we submit and manage the full Check, Challenge, Appeal process with the Valuation Office Agency. We handle all communication, negotiation, and documentation from start to finish.

4. Savings delivered
If a reduction is achieved, you'll receive a lower liability and any eligible backdated refunds. Our fee is success-based, so you only pay a percentage of the results we deliver.

Get in Touch

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Get in Touch |

For a free initial review or any questions about your business rates, simply enter your name and email in the form to see how much you could save.

Alternatively, you can contact us directly at:
info@hyperionrating.co.uk
07727025888