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Council Tax: Sutton Coldfield

Commons · Question 94638 · Tabled 26 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 5 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will estimate the number of houses in Sutton Coldfield which will incur council tax surcharges from 2028.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 5 Dec 2025

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) will apply to owners of properties worth £2 million or above, ensuring those with the most valuable properties pay their fair share. The HVCTS will affect fewer than 1% of all properties across England.