council tax exemption?

K.Tarshes

On a side note, that number of 1 million empty properties in the UK gets banded about a lot these days. Where did it first come from and how many years ago? Does it include holiday homes? Does it include derelict properties in the countryside that have been that way for decades?

lincroft1710

If there is no entry in the Valuation List for a dwelling then it will not have a CT band and obviously the owner cannot be charged for CT.

Councils may try to bring an empty derelict dwelling back into the VL by asking the VOA to assess it for CT. However if the VOA decide the building does not constitute a dwelling, it will remain unassessed for CT. Whether councils will embark upon this course of action, they are the only ones who can tell you.

K.Tarshes

I know of one particular large town house where the old man apparently died many years ago. It was empty for years then there was a fire. The kids are still fighting a legal battle over who gets how much. But this has gone on for a long time now, I don't know if anything has been settled but I drive past the place its still boarded up.

I would guess that it was exempt. What about from now on?

witchy1066

Thank you Lincroft, that is what I wanted to say but am not so good at explaining

by the way, councils are doing this more and more , and the VOA are usually happy to accomadate the council

lincroft1710

Depending on the level of fire damage it may no longer have a CT band.

If it does have a CT band then it may be subject to a Class D exemption, but this would depend on its actual physical state.


To be blunt there is little point in speculating about various scenarios. If you have or are considering purchasing a house which you believe you should not have to pay full CT on, then first check if it has a current CT band. If it does then explain the situation fully to the relevant council and ask what your CT liability is likely to be.

K.Tarshes

lincroft1710 wrote: »

Depending on the level of fire damage it may no longer have a CT band.

If it does have a CT band then it may be subject to a Class D exemption, but this would depend on its actual physical state.


To be blunt there is little point in speculating about various scenarios. If you have or are considering purchasing a house which you believe you should not have to pay full CT on, then first check if it has a current CT band. If it does then explain the situation fully to the relevant council and ask what your CT liability is likely to be.

But if it doesn't have a current CT band, then are you rocking the boat by checking? They may start looking into things that you wish could be left alone?

tim123456789

K.Tarshes wrote: »

So a derelict property that has been for decades, and has had no CT rating will be exempt? But what about this change in April? How many previously non CT rating properties will start to get a CT rating? If non then what was that change all about?

the change was all about "second" homes

tim

tim123456789

K.Tarshes wrote: »

But if it doesn't have a current CT band, then are you rocking the boat by checking? They may start looking into things that you wish could be left alone?

you check here

http://www.voa.gov.uk/cti/InitS.asp?lcn=0

and no-one will ever know (well, GCHQ might :rotfl:)

tim

K.Tarshes

tim123456789 wrote: »

you check here

http://www.voa.gov.uk/cti/InitS.asp?lcn=0

and no-one will ever know (well, GCHQ might :rotfl:)

tim

Great thanks Tim. The place I am searching is not there at all. So good news.

K.Tarshes

I notice there are some that say deleted. I wonder how this is done?