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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 January 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Council Tax: Valuation

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what methodology does the Valuation Office Agency use to calculate the difference in a dwelling’s sale price and its assessed council tax valuation value for leasehold properties with less than a 99 year lease.

Answer

I refer the hon member to the answer on UIN 99866, tabled on 15 December 2025.

The Valuation Office Agency values all domestic properties on the same basis and in line with legislation. Council Tax valuations are based on the value a property, offered for sale in an open market, could have been expected to meet at the antecedent valuation date (AVD), which in England is 1 April 1991 and in Wales, 1 April 2005.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
103443
Session
2024-26
Related items
Council Tax
Monday, 22 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Council tax Leasehold Valuation
Link
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