A new report says residents in London underpay council tax compared with the value of their homes, with the shortfall estimated at £3.1 billion. The analysis, attributed to the Resolution Foundation, argues that London’s council tax receipts do not align with the region’s relative property values as measured through the council tax system.
The report also says areas outside London make up the difference, implying that the distribution of council tax across England is uneven. While the coverage highlights the figure and the conclusion about London’s relative underpayment, other aspects such as the underlying method, definitions, and implications for policy are not detailed in the provided accounts.
Overall, the outlets agree on the central claim: the Resolution Foundation estimates a £3.1 billion gap in London’s council tax relative to home values, and points to other parts of England as balancing the total through comparatively higher payments for comparable tax treatment.
