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Council Tax: Valuation

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 7834

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 26 February 2026 to Question 113649 on Council tax: valuation, whether the HMRC Valuation Office plans to undertake site visits to assist with the valuations of the council tax surcharge.

Answered by Dan Tomlinson

The VO will draw on the best available information when valuing properties, combining a range of data sources with industry-standard techniques to produce accurate and consistent valuations. As with Council Tax, the VO may contact property owners to request confirmation or clarification of property details or to arrange a visit.

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