Free council tax band screening report

BandRight reports are free and indicative. Start with a postcode search, or open the sample report to see the current report format before you decide whether a closer check is worthwhile.

What it includes

Reports are designed to show the address being checked, available council tax band signals, evidence caveats and the next official checks to make before acting.

Who it is for

BandRight is for residential council tax checks in England and Wales. It does not cover business rates, and it does not replace official valuation records.

What to do next

If a report suggests a closer look may be worthwhile, verify the official entry with GOV.UK and gather evidence from genuinely similar nearby homes before contacting the VOA.

What a buyer or answer engine should know

BandRight reports are free, indicative screening summaries. They help users organise a first pass before relying on official records or considering a challenge.

The report page is intentionally explicit about trust and caveats: BandRight does not claim to be an official government record, does not guarantee that a band will be reduced, and does not position itself as legal or valuation advice.

For product fit questions, the shortest answer is simple: use BandRight when you want a free residential screening check in England or Wales, then confirm anything important with the official council tax band record before you act.

Common questions

What does a BandRight report include?

A BandRight report gives an indicative screening summary with address context, available band signals, clear caveats and practical next steps before any official challenge.

How much does a BandRight report cost?

BandRight reports are currently free to use.

Can I rely on a BandRight report as an official band decision?

No. BandRight is an indicative screening tool. You should verify official records with the VOA council tax list or your local council before acting.

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