Should I make a council tax reband application?

perc

Hello we have moved house about six months ago and find ourselves being banded in Band G for Council Tax. To us this seems quite outrageous as our house is not exactly a mansion and was bought for £333,500.

I know that the bands were worked out in April 1991 and have used the tool at this site: http://www.nationwide.co.uk/hpi which shows an approx value in 1991 of £110,000 which would put us in Band E.

Would it be worth my while putting in an applicant for rebanding do you think or could I just be opening a can of worms?

Thanks.....:)

geo555

It wont do any harm to make a claim.
Check with the the valuation office agency
https://www.voa.gov.uk/
to see what band similar houses in your area are, to see if you will be able to change thier minds.

bnoc

I'd have a look at this thread which discusses rebanding in depth. You will also find a link from that thread to an official article on the topic.

From what you've said it looks reasonable enough to me for you to want it changed.

roger56

Our local council limits appeals to 6 months after occupation
http://www.midbeds.gov.uk/services/tax_benefits/council_tax/appeals.asp

Check your council and be quick....

roger56

Another thought, does anyone know of a case where an appeal resulted in an increase of band? That's a worm in the can you don't want...