What are the 2026 changes
There are a number of business rate changes that will come into effect from 1 April 2026.
This is due to the Autumn budget set in November 2025 which set out measures to support businesses in England.
Revaluation
Every three years the Valuation Office Agency update the rateable values of commercial properties in England and Wales.
This process is called revaluation and is aimed at making sure that business rates reflect changes in the property market.
The 2026 draft rating list has now been published by the Valuation Office Agency.
This may result in your bill going up, down or staying the same depending on your property's new valuation.
Get help with the 2026 revaluation on GOV.UK.
Extending the small business rate relief grace-period
Businesses will now keep their small business rate relief on their first property for three years after they take on a second property, instead of just one year.
Relief for Electric Vehicle Charging Points
There will be a 10 year 100 per cent relief for eligible properties that have installed electric vehicle charging points and electric vehicle only forecourts.
The regulations for this will be published soon