Pre-Check/ Checks
1. Rental Data Review and input into GLHIMS.
2. Transfer of data into Valuation template. (Check Team process in place)
3. Submission of Checks.
Challenges
1. Property and Assessment Data Collection
Using Analyse (software), create comparable bundles.
Collate rental information from approved sources.
2. Floor Area and Measurement Support
Collate floor plans, surveys, and as-built drawings from client or internal systems.
Extract and tabulate floor areas (GIA / NIA as instructed by the case lead).
Identify missing or unclear measurement information and flag for site inspection or clarification.
Assist with updating measurement schedules following surveys or inspections.
3. Evidence Gathering and Organisation
Source and organise supporting evidence required for Checks or Challenges intro agreed reporting formats, including:
- Lease documents and rent reviews
- Completion statements or practical completion dates
- Photographs, plans, and site notes
- Historic correspondence with the rating authority or billing authority
Upload and structure evidence in the agreed WSP filing system, ensuring clear version control.
Prepare evidence bundles in a consistent and auditable format for review.
4. Factual Accuracy Checks (Pre ‑ Submission)
Assist in completing factual check templates or internal review forms.
Compare factual data against client records to identify:
- Incorrect use descriptions
- Inaccurate floor areas
- Errors in effective dates or hereditament splits/mergers
Log factual issues clearly for senior review, with supporting evidence referenced.
5. Comparable and Background Data Support
Assist in gathering background information relevant to the Challenge, such as:
- Locality context (e.g. surrounding uses, access issues)
- Changes affecting the property (refurbishment, demolition, part occupation)
Support senior colleagues by collating available comparable assessment data where directed (data gathering only, not valuation analysis).
6. Drafting and Administration Support
Populate draft Check or Challenge submission templates with factual information.
Ensure mandatory fields are completed accurately and consistently.
Prepare supporting schedules and appendices for inclusion with submissions.
Track submission deadlines and maintain a log of cases in progress (CCA status via GLHIMS).
7. Liaison and Internal Coordination
Act as a point of coordination between surveyors, administrators, and data teams for allocated cases.
Request missing information from internal colleagues or client contacts, as instructed.
Record incoming information and update case files promptly.
9. Learning and Development (Role ‑ Appropriate)
Build working knowledge of:
- Business Rates terminology
- The Check and Challenge process
- Common factual issues affecting assessments
Observe senior colleagues’ feedback on submissions to improve accuracy and efficiency over time.
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