Northumberland Council Tax Change of Address
How to Update Your Address with Northumberland Council Tax
How Do I Complete My Northumberland Council Tax Change of Address?
Northumberland is a historic county and unitary authority of northeastern England. It is England’s northernmost county, bound to the north by Scotland and to the south by the county of Durham.
If you’re planning on moving into, out of or within the Northumberland area, it is crucial that you remember to complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address.
This is just one of the many services you’ll need to notify that you’re moving house, along with all the other tasks on your list of things to do before you move.
Failing to change your address with Northumberland Council Tax could mean that you end up paying too much or too little, that you pay your council tax to the wrong local authority or for a house you no longer live in.
There are a number of instances where you’ll need to change your Northumberland Council Tax address when moving home. These include:
- If you’re moving out of Northumberland to another area
- If you’re moving into Northumberland from another area
- If you’re moving to another house within the Northumberland county
No matter what the reason for having to change your address with Northumberland Council Tax, it is vital that you do so within good time before you move out.
If you’re moving out of Northumberland, you will need to complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address so that your previous payments can be cancelled. This is important so that it doesn’t cause any overlap between your old and new property.
Likewise, if you’re moving into the county of Northumberland from a different area, you’ll need to change your Northumberland Council Tax address and register with the local authority. Doing so will ensure you continue to pay the correct amount of tax to your new local authority.
Lastly, if you already reside in Northumberland and are simply planning on moving to another property in the county, it is still essential that you complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address.
This is important just in case your new property lies within a different council tax band than your previous home. If this is the case, your council tax payments could change, either being increased or decreased depending on the 1991 market value of your new property.
It’s undeniable that the process of buying and moving to a new house is extremely anxiety-inducing, and changing your address with all your accounts and providers can push you over the edge. Fortunately for you, however, SlothMove’s here to make the process that bit easier.
We’ve put together this comprehensive guide to how to complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address. After reading through our top tips on how to notify Northumberland Council Tax that you’re moving home, you’ll be able to complete your change of address in record time!
In fact, using SlothMove’s award-winning online change of address service, you can not only change your address with Northumberland Council Tax, but you can do so with all your other accounts and services too! Whether you need to update your address with HMRC, Bulb, Vodafone, M&S, Nandos, the AA or any other provider, we have you covered!
So, how do you change your address with Northumberland Council Tax when moving home? Let’s find out…
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You’ll be pleased to hear that our moving home service helps to take some of the stress out of the moving house process. In this useful guide, we’ll discuss exactly how to complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address, along with all your other accounts, in just a few clicks!
So, how can you start your Northumberland Council Tax change of address?
Without a doubt, the quickest way of changing your address with Northumberland Council Tax is using SlothMove’s hassle-free change of address service.
This way, not only can you change your Northumberland Council Tax address, but, in a matter of minutes, you can notify all your providers of your house move, including Boots, Citi-Bank, Saga Breakdown, Gym Group and so many more.
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If you’re searching for a way of changing your Northumberland Council Tax address online, you’ve come to the right place!
All we need to notify Northumberland Council of your change of address is a few more details.
To change your Northumberland Council Tax address, simply:
- Head over to SlothMove’s moving home platform
- Select all the accounts that you need to notify of your move (e.g. Northumberland Council Tax, Leeds City Council, Dudley Council etc.)
- Enter your details (previous address, date of move etc.)
- Click submit – and you’re done with completing your Northumberland Council Tax change of address!
Good job! All you need to do now is sit back, relax and let SlothMove do what they do best!
If you’re only looking to complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address and no others, you can inform the local authority of your house move by getting in touch with them directly.
If you have an account with Northumberland Council, you can login online and fill out the ‘change of address’ form. Next, Northumberland Council should register your new address and set up your new payments.
What are the Northumberland Council Tax Bands?
Each property in Northumberland was designated one of eight bands back in 1991. These bands are dependent on the house’s market value at the time of valuation. This means that your current council tax rates aren’t based on the market value of your property now.
Unfortunately, the 1991 council tax evaluation was rather rushed. As a result, it is thought that up to 400,000 homes in England and Scotland have been allocated the incorrect band.
If you think your new house might be in the wrong council tax band, and that you’re paying too much or too little, you can challenge it. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will then assess your property and notify you of their decision in two months time.
Here are the Northumberland Council Tax rates for each property valuation band in 2021/22:
| Council Tax Band | Property Value Range | Council Tax Rates |
|---|---|---|
A | Up to £40,000 | £1370.00 |
B | £40,001 - £52,000 | £1599.00 |
C | £52,001 - £68,000 | £1827.00 |
D | £68,001 - £88,000 | £2055.00 |
E | £88,001 - £120,000 | £2512.00 |
F | £120,001 - £160,000 | £2969.00 |
G | £160,001 - £320,000 | £3426.00 |
H | More than £320,000 | £4111.00 |
Why Do I Need to Change My Northumberland Council Tax Address?
So, now we know how much your council tax will be when you move house, why is it so important to inform Northumberland Council Tax of your change of address?
House-movers often find it easy to remember the obvious tasks, such as booking removals, packing everything in boxes and getting a mortgage. Yet, often, when moving home, people forget to change their council tax address.
Forgetting to change your address with Northumberland Council Tax can have serious implications further down the line. It is crucial that anyone moving into, out of or within the Northumberland area completes their Northumberland Council Tax change of address for a number of reasons:
- To ensure you are making your council tax payments to the correct local authority
- To ensure you’re paying the right amount of council tax
- To set up a new account with Northumberland Council
- To have your previous council tax payments cancelled
- To avoid any overlap between your new and old council tax payments
When Should I Complete My Northumberland Council Tax Change of Address?
Ideally, you should aim to have changed your Northumberland Council Tax address at least one month prior to moving house. It’s best to inform Northumberland Council Tax of your change of address as soon as possible so they can register your details and set up your new payments for when you move in.
Completing your change of address with Northumberland Council tax in such good time will guarantee that they have plenty of time to get everything set up for you when you move into your new home.
Changing your Northumberland Council Tax address sooner rather than later will also help take some pressure off your house move. Looking at your list of things to do before moving house can be overwhelming – but, ticking your change of address off will help you stay on track.
How Do I Transfer Northumberland Council Tax to My New Home?
One of the first things you’ll need to do when moving house is transfer your council tax. This is to make sure you’re paying the correct amount of council tax to the right local authority.
Initially, you should wait for a final bill to come through from your existing local authority. Then, once you’ve moved in, you should receive an annual bill for your new property.
If you already live in Northumberland, transferring your Northumberland Council Tax should be a tad easier. Moving within Northumberland means that you can continue to make your council tax payments to the same local authority. As a result, you won’t need to update your direct debit payments.
However, if you’re planning on moving out of Northumberland county, the process of transferring your council tax will likely be a bit more complicated. You’ll need to register for the first time with Northumberland Council Tax and notify them of your address change.
How Do I Cancel Northumberland Council Tax When Moving Home?
If you’re moving out of Northumberland, it’s important that you remember to cancel your Northumberland Council Tax before your moving day. This is crucial to ensure you don’t end up paying council tax for a property you no longer live in.
To inform Northumberland Council Tax of your house move and to cancel your payments, you should fill out the ‘moving house’ form on their website. You’ll need to provide some additional details, including the forwarding address of each person contributing to the property’s tax.
Next, around one month from moving in, you should be sent a final bill. At this point you can apply for a council tax refund if you’re in credit from your previous local authority.
When Do You Start Paying Council Tax After Moving House?
So, you’ve finally completed the house-moving process, but when should you start paying your council tax?
The answer: as soon as you move in!
You will need to start making your Northumberland Council Tax payments as soon as you move into your new home.
Once again, setting up your Northumberland Council Tax payments will be easier if you’ve moved within the county. This is because your direct debit can continue despite you having moved to a different property. However, if you’re new to Northumberland, you’ll need to set up a direct debit from scratch.
You should receive a ‘new occupier’ letter from Northumberland County Council as soon as you move in, but if you don’t you shouldn’t sit around and wait for it. If you don’t start paying your council tax straight away, Northumberland Council will simply backdate your payments.
Northumberland Council Tax Moving House & Beyond
Congratulations! You should now be an expert in changing your address with Northumberland Council Tax.
You can either complete your Northumberland Council Tax change of address using SlothMove’s super-simple address change service or by directly contacting your local authority.
Don’t forget to notify all your other accounts and services of your change of address!
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