Empty house council tax

stewart_parker

Hi I am currently living overseas and my house is standing empty, I asked for rebate and was told in one nano second, I have to pay full amount
Any help please.....thanks
My location is north tyneside

boo_star

stewart_parker wrote: »

Hi I am currently living overseas and my house is standing empty, I asked for rebate and was told in one nano second, I have to pay full amount
Any help please.....thanks
My location is north tyneside

Unless your situation fits any of the circumstances listed at https://my.northtyneside.gov.uk/category/104/exemptions-discounts-and-reductions then you're liable for the full amount.

"Living abroad" isn't one of them.

CIS

It all comes down to sole or main residence (http://lgfa92.co.uk/council-tax-occupancy-sole-main-residence/ ) and whether or not it remains at the property. If it doesn't them you can look at what is available for an unoccupied property otherwise the property is still regarded as occupied for council tax purposes.