Council Tax Rebanding SUCCESS stories

I lived in the same property from 1995 until April this year, which was in Band B. I had long thought that this was a bit high, but i also thought that the process of challenging was too complicated for me. But early this year I read Martin's article on how to do it, and realised that I had nothing to lose from making an initial phone call, and possibly money to gain, so I called up in early March, and was phoned back the following day, and in the course of the discussion it became clear that my home was listed as a two bedroom flat when in it was only a one bedroom. They said someone might need to come out and view to verify this, but i had not got to do anything else but wait 6 weeks or so for their decision. In the end, nobody even came out, and the property was rebanded to band A. Thank you Martin, that part was really easy, like you said. However, actually getting the money i am owed back from the local council (Isle of Wight) has been far more stressful, and at this point I still haven't received it, although - fingers crossed - it should not be long now. The much-abridged story... the Council has finally worked out what i am owed for the periods in which i am eligible for a refund, has actually sent me paper proof of part of it, and has confirmed over the phone the total amount that i am due, i have filled in the forms requesting my refund and posted them off, and am now just waiting until the £2100 or so hits my bank account! Thank you very much Martin, I think this is the best financial news I have had in many years!