Council Tax

Dwellings in the United Kingdom, depending on the status of their inhabitants, are subject to different bands of council tax. For the buy to let landlord, it is important to define clearly whether your tenants are responsible for paying the council tax, or whether you are. 

Generally speaking, a dwelling will fit easily into a council tax bracket. In some cases confusion can arise, particularly when there are a number of dwellings within a single building. In England, the council tax bands run as follows:

England

Band A- up to £40,000

Band B- £40,001 to £52,000

Band C- £52,001 to £68,000

Band D- £68,001 to £88,000

Band E- £88,001 to £120,000

Band F- £120,001 to £160,000

Band G- £160,001 to £320,000

Band H- £320,001 and above

If you think that your property has been incorrectly banded, you can appeal against the valuation. In this case, you should seek information from the valuation tribunal service:

http://www.valuation-tribunals.gov.uk/

These tribunals operate independently from the valuation office agency, which values homes and properties for council tax purposes. This agency is also independent from billing authorities. They cannot charge fees or award costs.