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Rates Exemption/Loophole N.Ireland

Hi all,

Just curious.. Was once mentioned to me that on certain religious grounds if one from an ethnic minority religious group in N.Ireland were to construct a place of worship/altar within their home this may bear significance overall on how property is viewed from rates perspective..ie exempt or partially exempt.... No! and I'm not a devil worshipper.. :-)

Anyone can assist on this it would be greatly appreciated

-d-
derry
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  • ballyblack
    ballyblack Posts: 5,106 Forumite
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    It would probably have to be a public place of worship to qualify ?
  • mcclim
    mcclim Posts: 280 Forumite
    for it to be puiblic, you would then need liability insurance etc...
  • belfastgirl23
    belfastgirl23 Posts: 8,025 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper I've been Money Tipped!
    I've heard that too but not sure how true it is :)
  • somehow if its true and insurance is cheap i can a load of jedi knight temples springing up all over Northern ireland to beat /reduce the rates!!! :)
  • Colin_Kee
    Colin_Kee Posts: 235 Forumite
    Being a Jedi Master myself, it would be nice to have somewhere to take my Padawan (Apprentice) to go to spend some time with other Knights. Somewhere to relax for a change, tell tales of battles with the Sith on Naboo, have a group training sessions with Obi-Wan Kenobi & Yoda, would save them a lot of time!!

    anyone else interested??
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  • PandaPants_2
    PandaPants_2 Posts: 1,978 Forumite
    Is there beer?
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  • NAR
    NAR Posts: 4,863 Forumite
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    PandaPants wrote: »
    Is there beer?
    Glad to see you have your priorities right!! :beer:
  • Colin_Kee
    Colin_Kee Posts: 235 Forumite
    PandaPants wrote: »
    Is there beer?

    Sorry No Beer but we could get the Ewoks to bring some Juggernaut Juice. Man that stuff makes Buckfast seem like Mineral Water..

    Or you can B.Y.O.

    Lets make sure the Venue is near a Curry House in case we get peckish
    Live, Love & Laugh A Lot!
  • PandaPants_2
    PandaPants_2 Posts: 1,978 Forumite
    Colin_Kee wrote: »
    Sorry No Beer but we could get the Ewoks to bring some Juggernaut Juice. Man that stuff makes Buckfast seem like Mineral Water..

    Or you can B.Y.O.

    Lets make sure the Venue is near a Curry House in case we get peckish


    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    Undefeated Wii Fit ski jump champion!
    Vegas Junkie....

    Festering_Plates' number one fan! :T
  • steveymp
    steveymp Posts: 2,797 Forumite
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    Colin_Kee wrote: »
    Being a Jedi Master myself, it would be nice to have somewhere to take my Padawan (Apprentice) to go to spend some time with other Knights. Somewhere to relax for a change, tell tales of battles with the Sith on Naboo, have a group training sessions with Obi-Wan Kenobi & Yoda, would save them a lot of time!!

    anyone else interested??

    Ah!!!!!!! a fellow Jedi and from Norn Iron too, If we build the altar in my house I'll donate the rate rebates to annual Star Cruises and the ongoing battle against the evil of the DARK SIDE:eek:

    Oh and beer is essential I'm afraid;)
    I am trying, honest;) very trying according to my dear OH:rotfl:
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