Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Council Tax: Valuation
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the HMRC Valuation Office will assume (a) a 99 lease when valuing leasehold flats and (b) a freehold interest when valuing houses, when assessing dwellings for the new council tax surcharge.
- Answer
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The Valuation Office published the proposed valuation approach in the consultation on the High Value Council Tax Surcharge consultation on 19 May –www.gov.uk/government/consultations/high-value-council-tax-surcharge/high-value-council-tax-surcharge#billing-process
Further information will be provided once the government has published its response to the consultation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 20401
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Council tax Housing Leasehold Flats Freehold Valuation
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- 2026-09-08 09:39:39 +0100
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