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 whether the high value council tax surcharge valuations by the Valuation Office Agency will include (1) drive-by site visits, or (2) site visits within the curtilage of the dwelling, by valuation staff.
- Answer
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are currently 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
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL12435
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Council tax Valuation Surcharges
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- 2025-12-11 16:55:31 +0000
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