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Council tax Tribunal Tomorrow!


Hi all, 
Just looking for some advice, we have our Council Tax Tribunal tomorrow.  We have new build property (4 bed semi, no garage), row of 4 on a street that's been around since the 60's (mostly Terrace & Semi's all band C/D including a detached 4 bed, Band E).  The valuation office have gone 10 minutes away to prove their Band G point against a 1930's semi detached chalet as apposed to the exact same property spec on a pair of new builds on the road behind us, Band F. They have also given the property an extra 23 square meters and state the Estate Agent info on purchase was incorrect.
We have spoken with local estate agents and have been given some information, but just looking for some advice, have any of you attended a tribunal, was you successful?  Any hints & tips that would assist our case?
Thank you! 

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  • lincroft1710
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    I have attended many Valuation Tribunals and was successful about 95% of the time. But I was attending in my capacity as a member of VOA staff.


    Sorry, but you have left it far too late for anyone to help. The VOA measure properties to Gross External Area, whereas EAs often use Gross Internal Area, which may explain the difference.
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
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