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Reclaiming Overpaid Council Tax

Martin Lewis reveals how to challenge your council tax band and potentially get thousands back.

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Martin Lewis

What steps are involved in challenging a council tax band?: To challenge, provide property details (rooms, bedrooms, etc.), find similar properties in lower bands using sites like Rightmove/Zoopla, and submit the challenge to the VOA.
What are the potential outcomes of a successful council tax band challenge?: Successful challenges could result in refunds dating back to 1991, potentially amounting to thousands of pounds. The process varies slightly between England, Scotland, and Wales.
How can homeowners potentially reclaim thousands of pounds in overpaid council tax?: Martin Lewis's ITV show explained how to potentially reclaim thousands of pounds in overpaid council tax. Many homes are incorrectly banded due to rushed initial assessments in 1991.
What are the conditions for formally and informally challenging a council tax band?: Formal challenges are possible within six months of moving in, or later if property changes occur. Informal challenges require strong evidence to support a review.
What preliminary checks should homeowners perform before challenging their council tax band?: Homeowners should first compare their council tax band to neighbors' and 1991 property values. If discrepancies exist, they can formally or informally challenge their band with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

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