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Valuing a new property

When a new property is built, it must be valued before a rate bill can be issued. Find out how to go about getting your new property valued.

How a new property is valued

The process generally starts when Land & Property Services (LPS) receives notification from your local council's building control offices that a new property is under construction.

When the property is ready for occupation LPS will value it for rates. LPS may have to contact the occupier to find out when the property was occupied before a rates bill can be issued. Rates are payable from the date of occupation.

You can apply to have your new non-domestic or business property valued by completing and submitting the online form in the link below. To use this, input as many property details as you can and click on the submit query button and follow the instructions on each page:

You can also complete and return the valuation application form (CR3 form). This is a writeable document, which means that you can complete on screen, print and send to LPS. Alternatively, you can save the document to your desktop, complete the form and send as an attachment to your nearest LPS Valuation office:

  • CR3 application form (PDF 648KB)

If you have any queries about having your property valued, you should ring LPS or contact your local LPS valuation office. Contact details can be found below: