Valuing Properties Under New Council Tax Surcharges: Surveyor Strategies for Second Homes in 2026
A confirmed government policy shift is forcing a fundamental rethink of how second homes are valued across England and Wales. From 2028, properties worth over £2 million will face a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) — and the values used to determine liability are being locked in using 2026 figures [4]. That single […]
Navigating New Wealth Taxes in High-Value Property Valuations: RICS Strategies for £2M+ Surveys Post-2026 Budget
The landscape of high-value property taxation in England is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. As 2026 marks the critical "Year of Valuation" for the new High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), property owners and surveyors face unprecedented challenges in accurately assessing properties worth £2 million or more. The stakes have never been higher: a […]
