Introduction

The RVAPP return is a quarterly data return, collecting information on the resolution of revaluation proposals and appeals up to the end of the previous quarter, and during the latest quarter.

The returns are submitted via the ProcXed system.

For the 2026 and 2023 revaluation cycles, there are two separate parts to the RVAPP return, one for proposals (part 1 for the 2026 revaluation, and part 3 for the 2023 revaluation) and one for appeals (part 2 for the 2026 revaluation, and part 4 for the 2023 revaluation). Part 5 covers 2017 revaluation appeals, and part 6 covers 2010 revaluation appeals.

The first return of the 2026 revaluation cycle will be in respect of the period from 1 April 2026 to 30 June 2026, for which we appreciate that part 2, in respect of appeals against 2026 revaluation proposal outcomes, may well be a nil return.

All figures should relate to subjects (i.e. entries on the valuation roll) as opposed to proposals or appeals, recognising that there may be more than one proposal or appeal for some subjects. The sole exception to this rule is a single field in each part, which explicitly asks for the number of proposals or appeals, rather than subjects.

As previously in the RVAPP, the total number of subjects with proposals or appeals, and their original rateable value, will be calculated by the system based on the figures entered in the return.

Subjects should only be counted once in each part of the return. If there are multiple proposals or appeals for a single subject, the subject should only appear in the ‘resolved’ lines after all proposals or appeals for that subject are resolved.

Section A of each part (progress to end of the previous quarter) will be pre-populated each quarter based on the previous quarter’s return, but Assessors can amend as required. Any amendments to pre-populated figures should be noted in the comments box, as these may cause the return to fail data validation.

Progress on revaluation appeals against the 2017 and 2010 cycles separately (parts 5 and 6) will continue to be collected, in the same way as previously, until all outstanding appeals are resolved.

Returns timetable

The below table shows indicative issuing dates and deadlines for upcoming RVAPP collections. The deadline for each return may be changed, and will always be indicated in the commissioning email.

All returns should be submitted via ProcXed.