Business rates changes from April 2026

A number of business rate changes came 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 Valuation Office Agency have published the 2026 draft rating list – GOV.UK.

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 – 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.