Adrian Smith Rating LimitedNon Domestic Rates can be a major expense for any business and it is advisable to examine this cost as you would any other. Checking that your bill has been correctly calculated, checking that you are receiving any rate relief to which you are entitled, and submitting a Rating Check, Challenge and Appeal to audit and if necessary correct your Rateable Value are all matters that should be considered. Rating can be a complex issue and professional advice from a Rating Surveyor is recommended. It is therefore important to choose a Rating Advisor with an established track record and a good reputation. Adrian Smith, chief principal at Adrian Smith Rating has over 46 years experience in the field of business rate liability, 25 years as an employee of the valuation office Agency, and since 2000, representing the interests of the private sector. He is a member of the Rating Surveyors' Association (RSA) which is a professional organisation representing the interests of experienced Chartered Surveyors who specialise in the field of business rates. The Association was founded in 1909 and now has over 400 members drawn from private practice, corporate bodies, the Valuation Office Agency and local authorities.