Empty Home 100% premium 2 year exception not 1

otb666

Just wanted to let you all know that the 100% empty home premium is not applicable for 2 years. I year from Probate exception THEN a further year for sale exception (you have to apply). I thought the two exceptions to the empty home premium would run side by side but they run one after the other. I applied on council website for exception to premium and they confirmed I have another year to sell. Still obviously have to pay council tax but at least not double. I dont think this is clear on our council tax website.

FlorayG

Aren't all councils different though?

lincroft1710

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82173295#Comment_82173295

I agree. The Gov.UK CT web page doesn't read as if there could be a 2 year exception

otb666

From website Exceptions to Council Tax Premiums may apply in succession where the dwelling meets the necessary criteria.

From their email Thus The exception regarding the property being for sale has since been awarded for a further year and a revised bill is due to be issued this week

As we have already been empty for a year from Probate This is the second exception to council tax premiums. We are still paying normal council tax and have been since 6 months after Probate from April.

Its really worth applying for second exception if you meet 2 criteria in Unoccupied and substantially unfurnished properties and means estate will be £200pm better off

SiliconChip

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6687246/empty-home-100-premium-2-year-exception-not-1

I think you must have meant to write NOW rather than NOT in your opening sentence. If so it would be worth correcting to avoid confusing readers.

otb666

Its not applicable otherwise its a 100% premium. Meaning double council tax.

SiliconChip

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82174217#Comment_82174217

Apologies, my initial comprehension was faulty.