Scottish Borders

Procedures for non-domestic rating appeals should be followed to ensure that your appeal complies with the appropriate regulations.

There is a statutory timetable for the receipt and disposal of rating appeals. Appeals arising from the 2010 Revaluation had to be received by the Assessor on or before 30 September 2010. The last date for disposal of these appeals by the Valuation Appeal Committee is 31 December 2013. Appeals not related to the Revaluation will have different disposal dates.

Valuation appeals can be submitted in writing to:

Scottish Borders Assessor
Scott House
Sprouston Road
Newtown St Boswells
MELROSE
TD6 0QD

Alternatively, to lodge an appeal on-line, use the Rateable Values search on the Home Page to identify the individual property concerned. (Use the link in the More Information column on the Street Search Results page). Click on the “GO” button at the right hand corner of the page to bring up the Online Valuation Roll Appeals page where the appeal form and further detailed guidance to help you through the process can be found.

Appeal Hearings

The following date has been scheduled for the forthcoming Valuation Appeal Committee Hearing:

18 January 2011 (E&L)

At least 70 days in advance of the hearing, the Secretary to the Valuation Appeal Committee will send you a notice to appear. If the date is unsuitable, you should, as soon as possible, advise the Secretary, whose address can be found in the citation, and the Assessor.

You may be able to settle your appeal by agreement with the Assessor before it has been heard by the Valuation Appeal Committee. You may also withdraw your appeal at any time before the hearing.

Further Information

The Scottish Assessors' Association (SAA) have prepared Practice Notes outlining the Valuation Schemes used for specific types of subjects in the 2010 Revaluation.

The Scottish Government has published a number of explanatory pamphlets regarding the 2010 Non-Domestic Revaluation: