London Borough of Bromley
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London Borough of Bromley: http://www.bromley.gov.uk
In General:
The London boroughs are administrative centres responsible for collecting local taxes (Council Tax and Business Rates) and then spending the funds received on local services. They are run by Borough Councils who are elected by borough residents on a four year cycle. The totals that they spend will depend on the rates of tax that they levy plus funds allocated from central government and other sources.
While many of the services (schools, roads, planning, rubbish collection and social services) are standard, levels of provision will vary according to the overall political will as expressed by the voters.
Your tax liability (as a resident) will be based on the council tax band of your home. These bands are set by Valuation Officers and there is scope for appeal. The rate bands are then used to determine the amounts of tax levied. So, while the bands will remain largely constant the levels of tax can go up and, in theory, down.
You may claim discounts or exemptions based on your circumstances. For example, as the only adult in a property you can get a 25% reduction on your bill. Other reductions are available for qualifying second adults and Council Tax Benefit claimants.
There is more information available at the HM Customs & Excise website.
London Borough of Bromley Council Tax
| Year-Band | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | £859 | £1003 | £1146 | £1289 | £1575 | £1862 | £2148 | £2578 |
| 2008/2009 | £842 | £982 | £1123 | £1263 | £1544 | £1825 | £2105 | £2526 |
| 2007/2008 | £812 | £947 | £1082 | £1218 | £1488 | £1759 | £2029 | £2435 |
| 2006/2007 | £774 | £902 | £1031 | £1160 | £1418 | £1676 | £1934 | £2321 |
| 2005/2006 | £729 | £850 | £972 | £1093 | £1336 | £1579 | £1822 | £2186 |
London Borough of Bromley Comments
Property News for Borough
Will potential mortgage shocks mean more people rent in London?
Perhaps looking for property to rent in the in London borough of Bromley will become more popular after a specialist on financial matters indicated that those currently paying off mortgage may be faced with unfortunate surprises.
Read Article ... Published on 12th July, 2010
Renters 'not expecting to buy'
Those looking for property to rent in London were told that one-third of tenants across the UK are not expecting to be able to ever afford to buy a home.
Read Article ... Published on 7th June, 2010
'Weaker demand' from buyers
People considering looking for property to rent in London may be interested to hear about new research indicating a slowdown in the housing market.
Read Article ... Published on 1st June, 2010
London house prices figures increase
First-time buyers may be interested to know about new figures showing that the average price of a home in London has increased by more than £20,000 in the past year.
Read Article ... Published on 19th May, 2010
Buy-to-let mortgages 'good news'
A new buy-to-let mortgage rate is set to increase competition among landlords and possibly boost consumer choice for rented homes.
Read Article ... Published on 11th May, 2010
Tenants staying longer in rented property
Tenants are staying in private rental homes for longer in the UK, according to one letting agent.
Read Article ... Published on 19th April, 2010
House prices increase in March
House prices have risen for the month of March according to new figures.
Read Article ... Published on 30th March, 2010
Nationwide: Property prices increase again
The price of property in the UK has increased again, according to new data published by Nationwide Building Society.
Read Article ... Published on 30th June, 2009
Mortgage lending continues to suffer, figures show
Difficulties in obtaining a mortgage continue, new data has indicated.
Read Article ... Published on 20th March, 2009
Police presence to increase at London stations
London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that residents of the city's outer boroughs are to benefit from an increased police presence at train stations.
Read Article ... Published on 6th January, 2009
Homeowners predict prices to drop
Homeowners expect the value of their property to drop over the course of the next year, a survey has found.
Read Article ... Published on 12th December, 2008
Bromley residents experiencing 'best quality of life in London'
The borough of Bromley has been found to be the best place in London to live.
Read Article ... Published on 24th November, 2008
"Outstanding" education in London
Schools in the London boroughs of Westminster, Bromley, Barnet, Camden and Southwark have been praised for their provision of excellent education over the last 15 years.
Read Article ... Published on 21st November, 2008
Call for cities to gain from eco-town principles
London could gain from the wider application of the principles behind the government's eco-towns scheme, it has been suggested.
Read Article ... Published on 5th November, 2008
Estate agents report gloomy September
Many of the local London offices of estate agency Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward have reported a gloomy September as the property market continues to face difficulty.
Read Article ... Published on 7th October, 2008
Crystal Palace may be rebuilt
New plans have been revealed for the rebuilding of Crystal Palace.
Read Article ... Published on 7th October, 2008
Love London Festival in full swing
Residents in the capital have been enjoying this month's green-themed Love London Festival, which runs until June 21st.
Read Article ... Published on 10th June, 2008









