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Grade II listed Council Tax Review
Hi, I would like to pick your collective brains please as I'm in something of an odd situation. I rent my home which is a lodge (gate) house which is one of a few properties in the grounds of a large private manor house estate. I have been here for 11 years and it was only my exclusion from the £150 help with energy costs…
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Can I have a second rebate?
Hello! I live in a bungalow which is in council tax Band A, and built onto the back is an annex which the council have decided is a separate dwelling and has it's own council tax bill (also Band A). So in effect, we pay twice the band A council tax which is over £200 more than a Band E property in my area.... I have…
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Finding out historical council tax band for a previous property
Hi All, Sorry in advance if this has already been covered, but I tried searching and couldn't find anything. In essence I'd like to find out whether a property has had it's band changed (i.e. see a history of changes). Today's Weekly Money Tips email speaks about checking to see if you may have historically overpaid on…
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Council tax rebate and energy help
My son is about to move into rented accommodation in two weeks. Will he be able to claim the council tax rebate (House is band A) or is it too late? Also will he be entitled to the £400 energy help that every household is getting?. TIA.
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Tv license refund past years?
Hi there, Sadly a family member recently passed and we are in the process of sorting out their affairs. When going through their finances we realised they have been paying TV license for about 4/5 years when they shouldn’t have been (over 75 so exempt). TV licensing have refunded the remainder of this year but should they…
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Council Tax incorrect band
Firmly believe we are on the incorrect tax band have taken all the necessary steps and complaints using ONS - Office of National Statistics and VOA - Valuation Office Authority data data within a 2 mile radius same type and construction and age. all these other properties are a lower Tax band yet VOA are requesting for me…
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Reclaim excessive mortgage arrears fees, borrowers urged
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: Reclaim excessive mortgage arrears fees, borrowers urged
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Council Tax Band Lowered
Hi, I successfully had my council tax band lowered following the guide thank you. My band was revised from 2011, I have been living in the property since the 90's. I'm a single parent so received 25% single occupant discount for some of these years when my children were under 18. I received a revised bill showing the…
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Stamp Duty Refund
Hello! I am trying to seek some clarification on the Stamp Duty Refund process.... Myself and husband bought an additional property during the 'Stamp Duty Holiday' during the pandemic (November 2020). We paid a reduced Stamp Duty rate of £19,000 on a property price of £540,000. We have since sold our main residence with…
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Council tx premium on second homes
I wonder whether anyone can offer advice or has a similar experience? I have had a second home in North Wales for many years - I was brought up there and visit as often as I can. Throughout that time, each year I received my council tax bill itemised in monthly instalments which I paid in full. Just recently I received a…
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Council Tax change after buying home
We had a disturbing letter this morning from the Valuation Office Agency suggesting they might change our council tax band because of changes made to our bungalow by the previous occupant in the past. We only moved here 4 months ago in Feb 2022 and we budgeted and bought the property based on the information given in terms…
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£150 council tax rebate… not available to me??
Has anyone has any idea or help with the following: So the council tax rebate of £150 has been given to Bands of A-D, regardless of income. As well as the above, councils have a discretionary funds given by the government to help those that don’t fit in the A-D category. My problem is that my rented home is a band E,…
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£150 Rebate
I can't find the answer to this anywhere. I read that the £150 council tax rebate doesn't have to be paid by councils until September. I am moving from Wales to England in June or July. How do I get the money and will it be paid from Wales where I live now, or England where I'm moving to?
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Moving mid council tax year - rebate?
Currently in the situation where I sold my place back in February and I'm still waiting on the new place to be ready. Once moved obviously I'll need to pay council tax, I suppose my question is will I still qualify for the rebate possibly prorated?
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Council refuse to refund, will only credit account
We overpaid our council tax for 6 months on a mistaken empty property charge. This has now been resolved and North Tyneside Council have sent us an updated statement saying they owe us £1,180. Three times they said they would process the payment and we could expect it in 1-2 weeks. I rang for the 4th time today and now…
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Old council tax "arrears"
My local council recently contacted me re supposed council
tax arrears of £1800. As I’ve diligently
paid fully and on time as far as my bank records go (7 years) I was surprised
and asked for more details. They sent a
summary (without supporting paperwork) and it turns out the arrears refer to
over 20 years ago – the…
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Council Tax refund (not energy rebate)
I have been in receipt of Housing Benefit & no other benefit due to having a total low income combined (partner & I). Income above JSA/ESA but entitled to HB. Received a text message from landlord (housing association) that HB has been stopped. Due to continuous errors in the past from the City Council & DWP, called…
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Carers Excemption from Council Tax
Good Afternoon, hope everyone is all safe and well! Just a quick post to ask a general question out of curiosity. Why does council tax disregard a friend who is a carer, as to suppose to a partner who is a carer?
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Working From Home - Can I Claim?
Hello everyone, Back in 2014 I started working from home following a company restructure. During the transition I wasn’t informed that I could/should change my tax code in light of my new circumstances. I continued to work from home for the company until I left in late June 2021. I am now self employed, still working from…
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Buying property for son : council tax
Hi. Considering buying a house for my son who is going to university. Would he be able to receive council tax exemption / discount ?
