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I have recently tryed to have my council tax band changed from a C to a B because in 1991 when they were valued, my house value was not £52000 + but was in fact £10000 less (Band B).
In the letter it states that after reviewing the evidence they are satisfied that I am in the correct band. I dispute this but they say I cannot appeal.
Could anyone tell me if I can ask to see the "evidence" they used in there decision.
I think they word they use is 'typical' - not all properties are surveyed, and an average band price is calculated. (Assuming all house types are similar). You can check these valuations on line and see what band each property is in. If your property was similar but more dilapidated than next door, surveyors seldom mark down the band on the basis that at some time it will be brought back up to spec. Of course, if you do lots of work, they're happy to bump you UP to the next band....!
There won't be - it is all subjective. Council Tax is actually based on the 'rental value' a property could reasonably achieve, and this is scaled up to the estimated price it 'could' have sold at in a set year. It didn't have to sell at that price, and evidence that is sold for less would not be a reason to challenge it. (Bizarrely)
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