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Council Tax: Valuation

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 103455

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether leasehold properties are valued for council tax based on their actual sale price or a notional assumed lease length.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

The VOA values all properties for Council Tax in line with legislation.

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