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Council Tax

Discounts and exemptions most people never claim.

Save £525 per year single person discount
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Updated February 2026
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Do students pay council tax in a shared house?

Full-time students are exempt from council tax, but the rules get complicated in shared houses with non-students. Here's how it works.

How to appeal your council tax band (and when not to)

If your council tax band is wrong, you can challenge it. But be careful - it could go up as well as down. This guide explains how to check and what the process involves.

Council tax when moving house: who pays and when?

Moving house raises council tax questions that trip people up. Here's exactly who's liable, how to notify your council, and how to avoid paying twice.

Council tax for students: when you pay and when you don't

Full-time students are usually exempt from council tax. But living with non-students changes things. This guide explains how it works and what you need to prove.

Council tax bands explained: how much will you pay?

Understand council tax bands A-H, how your band is decided, how to check and appeal your band, discounts available, and what happens if you don't pay.

Council tax discounts and exemptions: who pays less

Living alone gets you 25% off. Students are exempt. There are discounts for disabled people, carers, and more. This guide explains who qualifies and how to claim.

Council tax bands explained: how your bill is calculated

Council tax bands are based on your property value in 1991. This guide explains how the bands work, what each band pays, and why your neighbour might pay a different amount.

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