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Babbler
Babbler Posts: 3,084 Forumite
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Hello all,

I remember a free website to get a valuation for your house. Is that still around?

We have just moved and think our house is in the wrong band. Our last house (3 bed + kitchen + bathroom semi det) was band B and now we have moved to a 2 bed flat its band C! For a smaller place 1.5 miles down the road! :(

All help appreciated...
Being bored is so boring Im bored of it... :rotfl:

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  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,078 Forumite
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    Is it this thread you're talking about?

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=82562
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  • Babbler
    Babbler Posts: 3,084 Forumite
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    Thanks... it helps but not really what I was looking for. Was looking to see what the value of the place I moved to is for CT purposes as I rent it...
    Being bored is so boring Im bored of it... :rotfl:
  • clutton_2
    clutton_2 Posts: 11,149 Forumite
    why not ask the neighbours what their CT charge is ? i did this on buying a house, and they were paying less, as they had challenged and won.
  • Victoria_Falls
    Victoria_Falls Posts: 47 Forumite
    this may be useful?

    http://www.voa.gov.uk/council_tax/can_i_appeal.htm

    http://www.voa.gov.uk/council_tax/bands_england_wales.htm

    https://www.ourproperty.co.uk
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,078 Forumite
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    Babbler wrote:
    Thanks... it helps but not really what I was looking for. Was looking to see what the value of the place I moved to is for CT purposes as I rent it...

    I'll see if I can find a link, but the valuation websites seem to be wildly off for most people, plus current house prices bear no resemblance to the old council tax band valuations.

    You're better off following one of the links provided, to see what your neighbours pay now. I wouldn't generally expect a 3 bed house to be as low as band B, so you may even have been undervalued there.
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  • PoorDave
    PoorDave Posts: 952 Forumite
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    Our 3 bed is band B, if that makes any odds
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  • Babbler
    Babbler Posts: 3,084 Forumite
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    Thanks - I think Im going to appeal. Will give them a ring today. I looked at the links above and everyone in our flats are paing for band C. Seems extortionate to me considering its smaller than last place and down the road from it! :(
    Being bored is so boring Im bored of it... :rotfl:
  • Babbler
    Babbler Posts: 3,084 Forumite
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    How long does an appeal take? It would seem 3 of the 20 flats are band B... all are 2 bed as far as I know...
    Being bored is so boring Im bored of it... :rotfl:
  • Doozergirl
    Doozergirl Posts: 34,078 Forumite
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    Babbler wrote:
    How long does an appeal take? It would seem 3 of the 20 flats are band B... all are 2 bed as far as I know...

    You might get a quicker answer if you post on the first thread I linked to as there are so many replies all specifically about that. I bet there's already at least one post from people who have successfully appealed.

    :)
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  • Babbler
    Babbler Posts: 3,084 Forumite
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    Doozergirl wrote:
    You might get a quicker answer if you post on the first thread I linked to as there are so many replies all specifically about that. I bet there's already at least one post from people who have successfully appealed.

    :)


    Thanks - I did post there :). Just wondered if anyone here knew. The other thread is a bit packed! lol.
    Being bored is so boring Im bored of it... :rotfl:
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