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Single Occupancy Council Tax Discount.
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TROY_BROWN
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My wife and I bought a holiday home by the sea some 5 years ago.
My wife has now died and I claim a 25% reduction in Council Tax on my main home.
Can I claim the same reduction on my holiday home as well ?
My wife has now died and I claim a 25% reduction in Council Tax on my main home.
Can I claim the same reduction on my holiday home as well ?
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I think so, based on past experience. Please check with the Local Council where your hol home is. I find that calling local Council is usually very worthwhile
Good luck. 0 -
Can I claim the same reduction on my holiday home as well ?
No - the single person discount can only be claimed on your 'sole or main residence'.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 -
You may be able to claim a second home discount, but that depends on what the council allows, and it's unlikely to be more than 10% (and I believe legislation is on the way to allow councils to surcharge second homes by 50%).0
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