Hopefully you have a much better understanding of how the Council Tax system works. How this hurriedly introduced system has led to so many properties being misvalued, therefore, incorrectly banded.
Now let us take you through the re-banding process, how easy YourShed make your claim.
If you suspect your home was misvalued and placed in the wrong Council Tax band, you can appeal. But to be successful, you’ll need to provide evidence to support your claim. Compiling this evidence is possible, but it’s a laborious, time-consuming process.
Click the link below and enter your PostCode. If we believe your property is in the wrong band, you’ll receive a message and a link to your detailed evidence report.
Understanding the re-banding process is the key to unlocking Council Tax savings and a significant rebate.
Essentially, you’ll need to prove to the Value Office Agency (VOA) that your home was overvalued. You can make your case by submitting evidence to show properties of similar character and size in your immediate area were placed in a lower Council Tax band.
Of course, you can do most of the research on the internet and by talking to your neighbours. But this takes time and effort, and finding the most up-to-date information isn’t always easy. But by purchasing a detailed evidence report from YourShed, you can give your Council Tax reband appeal the best possible chance of success — simply by entering your Postcode and selecting your property.
Doing the research yourself is possible, but it takes time. Use estate agent websites and the Land Registry to check the current and historical property prices in your area. Remember: you’re looking for clear evidence that like-for-like properties in the immediate area were valued differently from yours. You’ll also need to demonstrate that the properties you believe make your case aren’t undervalued according to the original banding categories created in 1991 (England and Scotland) or 2003 (Wales).
If you have the time to perform this Council Tax analysis yourself, there are lots of resources available on the internet to help you. For example, Martin Lewis provides a detailed guide on the subject.
But if you’re just too busy, or if you want all the evidence laid out in an easy-to-read report, YourShed can do all the heavy lifting for you. Once you have our detailed report, appeal to the VOA. A full guide to requesting a re-banding is available on the UK Government website.
Your journey to lower Council Tax and a hefty rebate starts with just a click. Let YourShed do the Council Tax analysis for you, and take the first step towards a brighter financial future.