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Aug 7, 2017 · You’ll need to contact your local authority if you have: moved into a property. changed the name and/or address of your property. a property that’s not possible to live in or has been ...
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Every property will be banded for Council Tax if it qualifies to be a dwelling (a self-contained accommodation used as a home). To be a dwelling, we will look to see if the property is either habitable or capable of repair. In limited circumstances, we may ‘delete’ a Council Tax band. This means that a property will not have a Council Tax band and ...
The VOA assesses properties to ensure that they’re in the correct Council Tax band. They automatically assess some properties, for example when a property has been made smaller or when a property is newly built. The VOA also assesses properties when asked to do so, such as during a Council Tax appeal or band review. Assessments are based on a numbe...
When a new property has been built, or an existing property is converted to domestic use (for example, a warehouse conversion), the property will need to have a Council Tax band. If you’ve moved into a property that doesn’t have a Council Tax band, you should contact your local council. They’ll provide the VOA with the information they need to allo...
In a select few situations a banding can be changedwithout a sale. For example, if a property is extended with a self-contained annexe. In England, any increase will apply from the date that the Council Tax valuation list is altered. You don’t need to tell us about sales, as this information comes to us from the purchaser’s solicitor via the Stamp ...
If the VOA is unable to get enough information to band a property, they’ll arrange a visit. Usually, the VOA can get all the information they need from outside, so they won’t need to disturb you. The inspector will often take photographs to save time. Generally, only 1 or 2 external pictures are necessary – much like an estate agent would use. If t...
From 1 December 2023 all HMOs in England are to be valued as a single property for Council Tax. This means that rooms in HMOs will no longer have their own band. One Council Tax band will now cover the whole property. Learn more about how to bring your Council Tax band in line with new legislation.
Any property that is used for commercial purposes may need to be rated for business rates purposes, depending on the exact nature of its usage. Find out more about the rules around usage for holiday accommodations.
It should be noted that you should not expect the following alterations to impact the VOA’s decision on whether a separate area of living accommodation still exists: 1. removing a sink without removing the drainage and pipework 2. removing a cooker without any other works Some properties occupied by one household (e.g. one family unit) are identifi...
A notice of alteration is a letter sent to you if your property valuation listing has changed on the Council Tax valuation list. You’ll receive a notice of alteration if: 1. the banding of your property changes 2. a new property is brought into the Council Tax list 3. the date the banding is effective from changes 4. the address of your property ch...
It is always free to challenge your Council Tax band or find and check your business rateswith the VOA. However, you may choose to appoint an agent to carry out this work on your behalf. If you choose to appoint an agent, you should be aware that there are a number of fraudulent Council Tax and business rates agentsoperating around the country.
Any new construction or extension of a building counts as ‘notifiable’ work. This means you must let the local council building-control department or a privately run building control service know about it, so it can inspect and certify the work on completion. You also need building-regulations approval for some home alterations, including ...
If council works damage your property The council should repair any damage caused by maintenance or building work. You may be able to get a reduction in your rent if the repairs cause a lot of ...
200% of your council tax if your home is empty for over 5 years. 300% of your council tax if your home is empty for over 10 years. It doesn't matter if you furnish or occupy the home for short periods in those years. The council will consider the home empty until you furnish and occupy it for more than 6 weeks in a row.
Sewers and lateral drains connected to the public network used to be the responsibility of the property owner. However, most are now maintained by local water companies. If you have any problems with your sewer or lateral drain, for example if it’s blocked, contact your local water company. Your water company has a right to enter your ...
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However, it isn’t legal for another electrician to sign off the installation section of the work, if they haven’t designed the installation and put it in themselves or supervised the work undertaken by the unregistered electrician from the beginning of the process. It is possible to ‘inspect’ the work, but this will result in an ...
