Upskilling Experts Module 3a: Rating in the Valuation Tribunal

Module Three (A) of our Upskilling Experts series looks at "Rating in the Valuation Tribunal".

Module Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes

Recorded: 11/05/2026

Areas covered

For rating, most appeals are heard at Valuation Tribunal and go no further. Module 3A will therefore need to be a deep dive into taking disputes to this Tribunal procedure, tips, traps and how the rules and processes vary from the Upper Tribunal. Equally, most disputes initially taken to Upper Tribunal are settled (70% - 80%), so focus needs to be given on how to settle.

Sessions Include:

• Valuation Tribunal vs Upper Tribunal: What Actually Changes?
• Evidence & Persuasion in the Valuation Tribunal
• Running the Case: Tactics, Traps and Settlement

Speakers:

• Luke Wilcox, Barrister, Landmark Chambers
• Blake Penfold BSc FRICS MCIArb, Business Rates Consultant, Blake Penfold Consultancy
• Wayne Cox FRICS Dip Rating, Head of Leisure and Licensed Property, HMRC Valuation Office
• Colin Hunter, Divisional Director - Rating, CHExpertise Ltd
• Lee Anderson BSc (Hons) IRRV (Hons), Interim Chief Executive, Valuation Tribunal Service