We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Major Renovation & Council Tax
Options
Comments
-
If you put a camp bed in one of the bedrooms and a few items in the same room you are living there.
Council Tax is more involved than that before a person is regarded as being resident.I intend to make sure I get my full allowance on the current house whilst we repaint it before the tennants move in.
There is no reduction for re-painting (unless you moved the all of the furniture out and even then the rate of reduction depends on the local authority).I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0 -
There is no reduction for re-painting (unless you moved the all of the furniture out and even then the rate of reduction depends on the local authority).[/QUOTE]
I should have made it clear, the quote above is correct - and I have checked with our LA they allow 1 month per annum based on the property being empty.0 -
I should have made it clear, the quote above is correct - and I have checked with our LA they allow 1 month per annum based on the property being empty.
They must be giving a reduction under a Class C discount (unoccupied and unfurnished) and not Class D discount (a property undergoing works).I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.2K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.7K Spending & Discounts
- 244.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 599.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177K Life & Family
- 257.6K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards