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Is my business rates bill too high in Freshwater?

352 business properties in Freshwater have a 2026 rateable value; the median is £3,500. Search yours to see how its price per m² compares with similar properties on nearby streets.

shops
£102 /m²
72 properties · median RV £5,050
offices
£76 /m²
8 properties · median RV £6,450
workshops
£53 /m²
20 properties · median RV £5,500
cafés
£76 /m²
8 properties · median RV £8,150
hair salons
£101 /m²
5 properties · median RV £3,150

Business rates across Isle Of Wight

How are business rates worked out in Freshwater?

Your council multiplies your rateable value (set by the Valuation Office) by a multiplier, then takes off any reliefs. For 2026/27 in England the multipliers run from 38.2p (small retail, hospitality and leisure) to 50.8p (rateable values of £500,000+).

Is my business rates bill too high in Freshwater?

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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