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Council Tax: Sutton Coldfield

Asked by Sir Andrew MitchellConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 5 December 2025UIN 94638

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will estimate the number of houses in Sutton Coldfield which will incur council tax surcharges from 2028.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) will apply to owners of properties worth £2 million or above, ensuring those with the most valuable properties pay their fair share. The HVCTS will affect fewer than 1% of all properties across England.

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