'Getting political about council tax' blog discussion

Former_MSE_Lawrence

This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's "Getting political about council tax” blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it.

Read Martin's 'Getting political about council tax' Blog.

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taxiphil

Only seen the first half so far, but this is a fantastic performance by Martin, probably his best yet.

I just hope the rest of the ITV1 audience finds this as compelling as I do.

jayneygibb

I just wondered if applying to the Valuation Office & getting their verdict on banding is the last word on the matter?

I followed all the advice on your web site & compared neighbours valuations/home valuations compared to 1991 et etc & EVERYTHING pointed to the fact we were in the wrong band & have been since 1997.

The Valuer came round but his verdict was that we were in the correct band (about 18 months ago). I have kept all the correspondence.

Again, since then we have had conversations with neighbours/family etc who cannot believe we are in Band G & getting our Council Tax Bill this year has just reinforced that view.

Can we apply again for a revaluation (which seems pointless given the last verdict) or have we got a right of appeal & if so, to whom?

We are not doing this to get a back dated rebate - we just want to pay the same as our neighbours!