Council Tax Challenge

Rhump_82

Hi, I moved into my house last September and have just checked my neighbours council tax band. Most in my area are Band E but I am Band F. I have used the 'Estimate your home's value' calculator which advises I should be in Band G. Should I go ahead and challenge my band as I feel the houses in Band E are larger than mine?

njkmr

What happens if they come back and say thank you, we've changed you to Band G.?
But risky possibly.?

lincroft1710

When you say "I feel the houses in Band E are larger", what leads you to this feeling?

Rhump_82

Viewing our neighbours property on Rightmove has made me feel this way. It's a bit like gambling, I could save myself over £500 a year if my band is lowered or it could increase by £500 in the higher band.

lincroft1710

Are the room sizes larger than yours? Are there more rooms?

Rhump_82

The room sizes look the same. Our other neighbour has said the house next to our at Band E is the largest on the street even more so now they have completed an extension.

lincroft1710

The extension on the neighbour's house can't be reflected in the CT band until the house is next sold. If all the houses to which you refer are of the same age and type (e.g. all detached) then possibly your band is incorrect or possibly the Band E houses are too low. If the VOA will play ball it might be best to have an informal chat with them first

Rhump_82

Thanks I will give it a go.