Martin Lewis has warned that thousands of properties in England are in the wrong council tax band. The financial journalist says that many home owners and tenants aren't paying the right amount of council tax.
This means that people could be paying much more than they need to each year. Speaking on his MoneySavingExpert site, Martin Lewis advised readers on how to check and challenge their council tax band to get pay-outs or discounts worth £1,000s. READ MORE: Savvy mum makes daughter's Barbie house for just £20 using old rubbish and recycling from around her home Council tax bills rose by 5% in April and are likely to rise again next year, therefore it's more important than ever to check you're paying the correct amount.
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