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Council Tax band challenges
Blog post
You can contact the VOA if you think your property may be in the wrong Council Tax band. Council Tax Customer Journey Owner Richie Roberts explains the process.
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Warning of false claims
News story
Be aware of false claims about deadlines to appeal the 2023 list for business rates.
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How to choose a business rates agent
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Use our checklist to choose an agent to manage your business rates.
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Council Tax: your questions answered
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Explaining the process for challenging your Council Tax band and answering some common questions.
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for setting your Council Tax band.
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How we value: pubs
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In this instalment of our How We Value series, we explain how we value pubs across England and Wales.
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The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) gives the government the valuations and property advice needed to support taxation and benefits.
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If you have a query about your case or any VOA services, the best way to get in touch or find the information you are looking for is through our Contact Form.
Our telephone service is available between 9.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
(Please note: Our phone lines are closed from 9am to 10am on Wednesdays for staff training)
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