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In order to work out your council tax you will need to know 3 things, the valuation band for your home, how much your local council charges for that band and if you are eligible for a discount.
Please see the below tables which detail the different local council tax bands for the areas in Scotland that we sell or rent property to:
2015 - 2016 Combined Water and Sewerage charges which are set by Scottish Water.
Aberdeen City Council
Band A: £1,179.05
Band B: £1,375.55
Band C: £1,572.06
Band D: £1,768.57
Band E: £2,282.98
Band F: £2,793.72
Band G: £3,333.88
Band H: £4,133.09
Aberdeenshire Council
Band A: £1,123.33
Band B: £1,310.56
Band C: £1,497.78
Band D: £1,685.00
Band E: £2,173.18
Band F: £2,657.92
Band G: £3,170.22
Band H: £3,928.34
Angus Council
Band A: £780.93
Band B: £911.09
Band C: £1041.24
Band D: £1171.40
Band E: £1539.09
Band F: £1903.53
Band G: £2293.99
Band H: £2869.93
Dundee City Council
Band A: £1173.49
Band B: £1369.08
Band C: £1564.66
Band D: £1760.24
Band E: £2272.04
Band F: £2780.18
Band G: £3317.57
Band H: £4112.68
Edinburgh City Council
Band A: £1,147.76
Band B: £1,339.05
Band C: £1,530.35
Band D: £1,721.64
Band E: £2,221.32
Band F: £2,717.46
Band G: £3,241.98
Band H: £4,018.11
Fife Council
Band A: £1082.33
Band B: £1262.71
Band C: £1443.10
Band D: £1623.49
Band E: £2092.99
Band F: £2559.20
Band G: £3051.76
Band H: £3780.72
Perth & Kinross Council
Band A: £1,138.83
Band B: £1,328.63
Band C: £1,518.44
Band D: £1,708.24
Band E: £2,203.72
Band F: £2,695.68
Band G: £3,215.73
Band H: £3,985.28
Stamp Duty rates
For residential property transactions, the rate of tax is determined by reference to percentages of the chargeable consideration for the transaction falling within the bands below:
Up to £145,000 - Nil
Over £145,000 to £250,000 - 2% SDLT Rate
Over £250,000 to £325,000 - 5% DLT Rate
Over £325,750 to £750,000 - 10% DLT Rate
Over £750,000 - 12% DLT Rate
Home Report information
There are three main elements within the Home Report: a Single Survey, an Energy Report and a Property Questionnaire.
Single Survey
- Detailed information about the condition and value of the home
- Includes an audit of accessible features useful for older and disabled people, and parents with young children
Energy Report
- Energy efficiency rating and environmental impact of the home in terms of carbon emissions
- Allows buyers to compare energy costs between homes
- Recommends ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions of the home; provides contact details for further information and advice
Property Questionnaire
- Additional useful information for potential buyers
- Includes, for example: council tax band, parking facilities, factoring arrangements, relevant local authority notices and alterations made to the home
- Reduces the risk of difficulties or delays in completing the sale
