Empty and Unfurnished Property Charges

The following charges will apply unless an Exemptions is available.

A full council tax will apply from the date the property becomes unoccupied and unfurnished for up to a year.

After a property has been unoccupied and unfurnished in excess of a year  but for less than 5 years a 100% Premium charge will be applied -  double the full charge will be due.

For Properties that have been been unoccupied and unfurnished  over 5 years but under 10 years,  a 200% Premium charge will be applied - treble the full charge will be due.

For Properties that have been been unoccupied and unfurnished in excess of  10 years a 300% Premium charge will be applied - 4 times full charge will be due.

A new period of discount can only be applied once the property has been reoccupied for a continuous period of six weeks or more and then becomes unoccupied and unfurnished again. Retrospective claims will not be considered without documentary proof.

Details about Home Improvement Loans.