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Council tax rebanding

I am a new user and after a bit of advice please from any-one with experience, good or bad from this..

I mortgaged my property in 1981 but according to the calculations on this site I would be just over the limit to get my banding changed, however my next door neighboor is the band below. Would I have a case for reimbursement?

Another question is I re-mortgaged in 1986 and the calculations show I would be in the bracket to recieve a refund, would I be able to act on this if the first would be refused?

I would appreciate any advice

Joanne

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  • Sooty0404
    Sooty0404 Posts: 250 Forumite
    Hi Jo

    Council Tax Bands were set on April 1st 1991 so it depends what your house was worth on that date. If a neighbour with a similar size house is banded lower you have a good case.
    I have just had my banding lowered for pretty much the same reason and am expecting a refund cheque for about £2k any time now.

    PM me if you need further assistance as I don't usually frequent this particular board.
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