Rates on empty houses

ballyblack

I understand that from 1 October 2011 the same level of rates will be due on all domestic properties whether occupied or empty

Does this mean that rates is due on a derelict inhabitable property ?

What about a property with no roof?

antrobus

Domestic rates were abolished years ago, presumably you mean Council Tax.

See under - 'Properties exempt from council tax' at http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_money/tax_index_ew/council_tax.htm

Otherwise contact your local council.

ballyblack

This is the NORTHERN IRELAND board.

Domestic Rates are still payable here;

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/property-and-housing/rates/your-rate-bill/rating-of-empty-homes.htm

highrisklowreturn

Derelict - no rates required. No roof = derelict = no rates required. Ensure premises is revalued to reflect dereliction.

saverbuyer

No rates payable on derelict houses but it's just a matter of time IMO.

ballyblack

thanks High Risk

What about a 'boarded up' property?

highrisklowreturn

Boarded up is considered derelict.

saverbuyer

highrisklowreturn wrote: »

Boarded up is considered derelict.

No it isn't. If it is considered "habitable" it is considered ratable. Boarded up won't count. If it needs a new kitchen or bathroom it wont count. If it hasn't go a roof it will be exempt.

saverbuyer

ballyblack. Take a look here for the exemptions but boarder up is not going to be part of it.

http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/emptyhomes

warmhands.coldheart

You know what, it's about time this happened. I think it's terrible the number of boarded up and vacant houses there are around which could be used for housing with little more than a lick of paint.
It also makes an area look run down. Hopefully it will bring a lot more houses potentially onto the rental market as owners of these houses may have to consider renting them out now as opposed to having them lay empty.

A.L.D.A

If the pattern on commercial is repeated this will result in the roofs being removed from more dwellings or more dwellings demolished.