Epping Forest District Council
For specific information on this borough, or to contact individual departments please click here to visit their website.
Epping Forest District Council: http://www.eppingforestdc.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.
Epping Forest District Council Council Tax
| Year-Band | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | £994 | £1159 | £1325 | £1490 | £1822 | £2153 | £2484 | £2981 |
| 2009/2010 | £974 | £1136 | £1298 | £1460 | £1785 | £2109 | £2434 | £2921 |
| 2008/2009 | £951 | £1110 | £1268 | £1427 | £1744 | £2061 | £2378 | £2853 |
| 2007/2008 | £914 | £1067 | £1219 | £1372 | £1677 | £1981 | £2286 | £2743 |
| 2006/2007 | £875 | £1021 | £1167 | £1313 | £1605 | £1896 | £2188 | £2626 |
Property News for Borough
Epping Forest District Council wins award for recycling efforts
People seeking flats to rent in Epping Forest have seen the environmental credentials of the area underlined by a recent award from the British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA).
Read Article ... Published on 19th December, 2011
Tenants in flats to rent in Epping Forest could have their say on development
Tenants occupying flats to rent in the London Borough of Epping Forest have been given the opportunity to show what they would like to see as a result of future development in the area.
Read Article ... Published on 10th November, 2010
"Lack of funding" available to mortgage lenders
First-time buyers are being told that they will continue to face a difficult time, with an ongoing "imbalance" between house prices and average incomes.
Read Article ... Published on 8th June, 2010
Tenants' Associations 'good for solving problems' with landlords
People considering whether to look for property to rent in London are being told the formation of a recognised tenants association (RTA) is an excellent way to solve problems with landlords that might arise.
Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010
Long-term mortgage 'problems' could hit market
People who are looking for property to rent in the London borough of Epping Forest or elsewhere in the country are being told the UK faces problems in the mortgage market, that could affect first-time buyers.
Read Article ... Published on 14th May, 2010
First-time buyer numbers lowest for two decades
Fewer first-time buyers took out a mortgage during the past year than at any time in the past two decades, according to new figures.
Read Article ... Published on 22nd April, 2010
Housing market 'unlikely to change' despite first-time buyer interest
An increase in first-time buyer interest is unlikely to bring any chance to the UK property market, according to one expert.
Read Article ... Published on 16th April, 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
Demand for rental property 'remains strong'
Whether it is flats to rent in Epping Forest or property to rent in Haringey, it would seem that the lettings sector remains in demand.
Read Article ... Published on 9th June, 2009
Mortgage proposals 'won't help first-time buyers'
Those thinking of entering the property market will not be helped by proposed changes to mortgage lending, it has been argued.
Read Article ... Published on 23rd March, 2009
