Council Tax 18 June 2007 at 1:16PM in How much have you saved? 9 replies 1.9K views

rev_sarah

Just to say thank you for method of challenging banding publicised in national press earlier in year. Took a while. Now have £2,965.21, refund from 1.4.93 and a lower band. SML

dipsy

well done!!!!!!!!!! inspiration shows that little folk can win....

Goffer

I have lived in my house since 1980. Its value then as new was £31.500. In 1991 it was valued according to the calculater in 1991 at £83.000 which should placed me within band 'D' when in fact I have been paying a rate as in band 'E' To claim any rebate is it really as easy as it seems?

Rikki

Goffer wrote: »

I have lived in my house since 1980. Its value then as new was £31.500. In 1991 it was valued according to the calculater in 1991 at £83.000 which should placed me within band 'D' when in fact I have been paying a rate as in band 'E' To claim any rebate is it really as easy as it seems?

Yes it is. Just follow Martins instructions.

Rikki

Goffer wrote: »

I have lived in my house since 1980. Its value then as new was £31.500. In 1991 it was valued according to the calculater in 1991 at £83.000 which should placed me within band 'D' when in fact I have been paying a rate as in band 'E' To claim any rebate is it really as easy as it seems?

How to challenge your council tax banding.CLICK HERE

Goffer

Thanks very much. I will do so now. Goffer

Goffer

Wow I have just sent off the form over the web. I will let you know the outcome. I wont get the tap on the door in the early hours, will I? Once again many thanks.

Goffer

Got a reply and the valuation officer has sent me two letters stating that my claim is not valid. However she has sent me form VO7497 so that I can resubmit my claim. have any of you any knowledge of this form.

cobbilks

We successfully followed the system and applied for a council tax band reduction, from band D to Band C. Next door neighbour's exact same house was Band C. After a few months wait, the valuation officer for the area, ruled that our property would be reclassified as Band C. Local council sent ammended council tax rates for the rest of this year,and two days later a cheque for £1300. Many thanks Martin, for your moneysaving website.

Queenieviolet

Have tried looking up what band my neighbours are in but it can't even find our house with a billing reference let alone any neighbours. Did anyone else have this problem?