Scottish Assessors

Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020

The Scottish Parliament introduced new procedures that changed how Assessors gather information relevant to the valuation of properties for non-domestic rates. The procedures include the application of civil penalties where a person does not comply with a request for information. Failure to respond to an Assessor Information Notice could result in penalties of up to 71% of the Rateable Value of the property.

The Guidance Note below outlines how Assessors will approach information gathering and provides advice on how ratepayers and their representatives can pro-actively provide the information required

Assessor Information Notices and Civil Penalty Procedures Guidance Note

Scottish Assessors Association Portal – Mapping

In consultation with Scottish Government and Portal users we are introducing a new Portal Mapping Browser that is linked to our live Valuation Roll Portal database. We have added a map search icon for Rateable Value searches and a map view for valuation roll search results. Portal users will find this on both the home page and advanced search facilities.

Over 90% of all Valuation Roll properties can be shown on a map and we will seek to continuously improve this going forward. We welcome feedback on the map functions and if you have any suggestions for improvement, please send your comments to portalmapfeedback@saa.gov.uk

TLS v1.2 upgrade

The SAA Portal is upgrading the TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocol to version 1.2 on Monday, 13th July to ensure compliance with national standards. After this date, older browsers may not be supported, including any Internet Explorer Browser prior to v11. Portal AALS users will also need to ensure compliance with TLS v1.2 and can email aals@saa.gov.uk for more information.

Coronavirus outbreak

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Assessors have closed their office buildings in line with the Government’s advice. Assessors and Electoral Registration Officers are working to ensure that a reduced level of service continues to be delivered through home working and other measures where that is possible, however, it is not possible to guarantee that all services can be delivered at this time.

If you require to contact an Assessor or Electoral Registration Officer please do so by email.

Coronavirus Outbreak

Assessors are aware of the health issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic and are doing all they can to follow the Government’s advice and to ensure the health and well-being of the public and their staff. Public access to most Assessor’s offices is currently unavailable and Assessors are seeking to ensure that services will continue to be delivered through home working and other measures where that is possible. If you require to contact the Assessor’s service please do so by email or telephone.

New Practice Notes published

Practice Notes for Fixed Line Telecommunications Networks and Rural Broadband Subjects are now available online. A technical update has been made to the Hospitals and Health Centres & Primary Care Centres Practice Notes. Updated versions are available on this website.