Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.
Council Tax: Valuation
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Livermore on 14 May (HL7072), whether (1) garden sheds, (2) conservatories, (3) fish ponds, and (4) garden gnomes, within the curtilage of a domestic dwelling, are deemed to be a material consideration by the Valuation Office Agency when a property is valued for council tax in (1) England, and (2) Wales, including when valuing homes under the high value council tax surcharge.
- Answer
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are developing their approach to the targeted revaluation and will set out more details in due course, following the outcome of the Government's consultation.
In general, when valuing domestic properties, the VOA uses modern technology and industry standard techniques combined with freely available information including sales data, property attribute details and government records.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- HL12434
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Council tax Valuation Surcharges
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