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The little-known rules that could lower your Council Tax as bills rocket across UK
Councils across the UK raise council tax up to 10%, while many miss out on Disabled Band Reduction and severely mentally impaired discounts, experts say.
- This April, millions of households face council tax increases of up to 10%, marking one of the biggest annual rises in years.
- Regional rules mean parts of England will see up to 9% increases next month, with seven councils allowed above the 5% cap, and Scotland can apply rises up to 10%.
- Experts and advisers warn that appealing your council tax can backfire, as failed challenges may increase bills even if a successful appeal could save around £500.
- For eligible disabled households, available relief includes the 'severely mentally impaired' discount, but GPs must confirm eligibility, potentially affecting relief.
- Before appealing, homeowners should check their band online and compare similar properties of similar size, type and age, noting success is likelier if they lived there less than six months and many may qualify for the Disabled Band Reduction Scheme.
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