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I'm having a problem with the Council regarding Tax Exemption (A) for a property totally gutted for 18 months then refurbished for another 6 months. Initially, they awarded us only 50% for the 1st 12 months as unfurnished instead of the full exemption for 'major works' that they have now just adjusted.
There appears to be yet 'another grey' area in this totally confusing system that they apply as and what that feel is correct when billing. A recent quote from this Council: We have decided that the property is exempt from Council Tax but [B]please note that this exmption is limited to 12 months from the date the major work was needed or 6 months from the date it was completed, whichever is the shorter. After that you will have to pay 50% of the full council tax (assuming the property remain unoccuppied and unfurnished)
The property was undergoing work for at-least 18 months and only unfurnished for last 6 months. Can anyone explain, am therefore restricted to the 12 months or indeed 18 for the full exemption then 50% for the last 6 months. (I have read the word 'indefinately' on some council's website) Thanks
The Class A exemption is limited in law to 12 months maximum.
If the Class A has finished before the 12 months then the Class A can be extended for either the balance of the 12 months or a max of 6 months.
The charge that follows (50% in your case) can be varied by a council under delegated powers to any rate between 50% and 0% discount. This rate is indefinite as long as the correct circs are met (unoccupied and substantially unfurnished).
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