Council tax bills will rise by 5% for millions of people from April as local authorities seek to raise much-needed funds. Three-quarters of English councils are planning to increase bills by the maximum allowed from April.
For the average band D property, this rise means that homeowners, tenants and families will pay an extra £100 a year. As the cost of living continues to rise, families will want to save every penny possible.
But according to experts, there are many households that could be paying too much as their homes are in the wrong band. So how do you check and challenge your council tax band?
