Question follow-through · 7834

Council Tax: Valuation

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 surcha

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Treasury
Tabled
8 Jun 2026
Target answer date
10 Jun 2026
Answer
16 Jun 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    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 surcha

  2. 10 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    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 reque...

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