As properties are revalued every five years, there may be significant changes in the property market between each revaluation. The Government, therefore, introduced a transitional scheme to phase in the effects of these changes on ratepayers' bills.

As a guide, an individual's rate bill will not go up or down by more than a percentage specified by the Government, plus the current rate of inflation.

Limits will also apply to increases and decreases in the following years until you are paying the full amount ( Rateable Value x Multiplier) or until the next revaluation.

If your property falls within the Transitional Scheme, any relief or surcharge will be applied automatically; the Local Authority has no discretion in this matter.

However, if you feel that your bill has been incorrectly calculated or require any further information on the Transitional Relief Scheme, please do not hesitate to contact the Business Rates team using the details below:


E-Mail: brates@waveney.gov.uk
Telephone: 01502 523280
Fax: 01502 523310
Post: Waveney District Council, Revenues and Benefits, PO Box 96, Lowestoft, NR32 1HW