Glossary

Banding review

An informal request to the VOA to look at your band again — the step before a formal proposal.

Before submitting a formal proposal you can ask the VOA to informally review your band. They'll re-check their records and comparable properties and either agree to change the band, agree it's correct, or invite you to submit a formal proposal. Informal reviews are free and there's no strict deadline, but the outcome is not binding — a formal proposal is the only route with statutory appeal rights.

Related terms

Proposal
The formal name for a council tax band challenge submitted to the VOA.
Valuation Office Agency (VOA)
The government agency that sets and reviews council tax bands for every home in England and Wales.

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