Council tax shake-up to protect the most vulnerable households
The government has set out council tax reforms aimed at protecting households in financial difficulty. Households will get 63 days to settle a missed bill before enforcement begins, billing will default to twelve months rather than ten, and court costs added to liability orders will be capped at £100. The changes affect every council taxpayer in England — homeowners and renters alike. Day-to-day bills are unchanged; what changes is what happens when someone falls behind.
What this means for…
Buyers· 2/3
Sellers· 1/3
Wider market· 2/3
Each axis scored 1 (minor) to 3 (major). Total 5/9.
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