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Council Tax: Surcharges

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 21 January 2026UIN 106148

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many value estimates will be produced by the Valuation Office Agency for the council tax surcharge valuations.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

Fewer than 1% of properties are expected to be above the £2 million threshold. The Valuation Office Agency is developing its approach and will set out more information alongside the government’s consultation.

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