Is my business rates bill too high in Cardiff?
14,259 business properties in Cardiff have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £8,500. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.
How are business rates worked out in Cardiff?
Your council multiplies your rateable value (set by the Valuation Office) by a multiplier, then takes off any reliefs. For 2026/27 in Wales the multipliers are 35p for retail properties under £51,000, 50.2p standard, and 51.5p for rateable values over £100,000 (Welsh Government).
Is my business rates bill too high in Cardiff?
The quickest way to tell is to compare the price per m² the Valuation Office applied to your property with similar properties nearby. Our free check does that in seconds using the published 2026 list.
Can I challenge it myself?
Yes. You claim your property in a GOV.UK business rates valuation account, raise a Check, then Challenge within 4 months of the decision. Our evidence pack (£99) gives you the comparables and statement to upload.
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