Summary
Hard-pressed Westcountry taxpayers could face more hikes in their bills simply for having a good view or "peace and quiet" where they live, the Conservative Party said last night.
It made the claims after obtaining an internal Government handbook relating to a revaluation of properties in Wales. The 2005 document from the Valuation Office Agency - which acts as council tax inspectors - were released in response to written Parliamentary questions.See the full content of this document
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You Will Pay Lifestyle Tax
The Conservatives say the document shows that, in a pilot scheme, homes were given higher council tax bills for features such as "convenience of public transport facilities", "peace and quiet", "shop providing basic groceries", "pleasant views" an...
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