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Written Question·Treasury·UIN 106148

Council Tax: Surcharges

Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many value estimates will be produced by the Valuation Office Agency for the council tax surcharge valuations.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
Fewer than 1% of properties are expected to be above the £2 million threshold. The Valuation Office Agency is developing its approach and will set out more information alongside the government’s consultation.