Property values normally change a good deal between each revaluation.  Transitional arrangements help to phase in the effects of these changes by limiting increases in bills.  To help pay for the limits on increases in bills, there also have to be limits on reductions in bills.  Under the transition scheme, limits continue to apply to yearly increases and decreases until the full amount is due (rateable value times the appropriate multiplier).

The scheme applies only to the bill based on a property at the time of the revaluation.  If there are any changes to the property after 1st April 2005, transitional arrangements will not normally apply to the part of a bill that relates to any increase in rateable value due to those changes.  Any transitional adjustments are shown on the front of this bill.

Further information

The Rates Section
Epsom and Ewell Borough Council. 

Telephone Epsom (01372) 732246,
Fax Epsom (01372) 732247
email businessrates@epsom-ewell.gov.uk,
website www.mybusinessrates.gov.uk.