Screening, not certainty
BandRight highlights signals that may justify a closer look. Official band records must be checked with the VOA or local council.
Free residential council tax screening
Free Council Tax Band Checker
Check whether your residential council tax band may be worth reviewing. BandRight is an indicative screening tool for homes in England and Wales, not business rates and not an official valuation decision.
Free screening
No account needed to review the result.
UK-specific
Built around council tax bands and VOA next steps.
Clear caveats
We do not scrape VOA property records.
Need the official next step before you do anything important? Use the GOV.UK council tax bands record to confirm the current entry, then read BandRight's appeal guide if the pattern still looks credible.
Start with your postcode
Enter the exact postcode from your council tax bill. If BandRight does not have enough information, you will get a clear fallback and official link.
Review a working sample report
Live coverage is intentionally limited while data licensing is reviewed.
Residential only
The checker is for council tax on homes. It does not cover business rates or non-domestic valuations.
No unauthorised scraping
The service is designed around user-entered information, indicative records and open data where available.
What the free report includes
Address and postcode summary
Current or entered council tax band where available
Local authority and source caveats
Plain-English next steps and print-ready output
Choose the right guide for your question
These pages answer the main questions buyers ask before checking, reviewing or challenging a council tax band.
How to check a council tax band
Start with a practical screening process and learn what BandRight can and cannot confirm.
What to do if a band looks wrong
Compare similar nearby homes and understand when a pattern is strong enough to investigate.
How a council tax band appeal works
Gather evidence first, then use the official VOA route carefully.
When rebanding can happen
See how property changes and list corrections can affect future council tax band decisions.
Who BandRight is for
Homeowners and residents who want a practical first check before comparing official council tax records.
People who suspect a band may be wrong and want clearer next steps without treating the tool as an official decision.
Users who need a print-ready summary to organise evidence before speaking to the VOA or their local council.
Buyers comparing tools who need a free, UK-specific report format with clear caveats, official next steps and a visible contact route.
Before you challenge a band
- 1. Check the exact address and postcode from your council tax bill.
- 2. Compare similar nearby homes by size, type, age and layout.
- 3. Verify the official record with the VOA before taking action.
Popular questions
Straight answers for the queries people usually ask before checking or challenging a council tax band.
How much does BandRight cost?
BandRight is free to use for council tax band screening reports and early-stage checks.
How do I check if my council tax band is wrong?
Start with your exact postcode, compare the property with similar nearby homes, then verify the official VOA record before deciding whether to challenge the band.
Can I challenge a council tax band for free?
Yes. The official challenge route is free, but it is safer to gather evidence first because a review can confirm the current band or identify that it should be higher.
Does BandRight cover business rates?
No. BandRight is for residential council tax screening only and does not cover business rates or other non-domestic valuations.
Does BandRight cover Scotland or Northern Ireland?
No. BandRight is currently positioned for residential council tax checks in England and Wales only.
What should I verify before contacting the VOA?
Confirm the exact address and current official band, then compare only genuinely similar nearby homes by type, size, age and layout.
What does a BandRight report include?
A BandRight report is a free indicative screening summary with address context, available band signals, practical caveats and next-step guidance before any official challenge.