Pocster Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv2l930mrdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 So they were letting this place out, or probably slumming it while they let the main house out, with the rules changing they feel cheated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 No idea if they let either . The fact it has no toilet / bathing can’t qualify it as “ habitable “ - and yet triple council tax …. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyT Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Apparently they were told they couldn’t let it out and was classed as uninhabitable because had no toilet or bathroom by the council. Even offered it to a Ukrainian family but again didn’t meet criteria. Fast forward to second home tax and now it’s suddenly classed as one and is worth a tidy £4000 a year for the council. What a state the u.k is in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 7 minutes ago, DannyT said: Apparently they were told they couldn’t let it out and was classed as uninhabitable because had no toilet or bathroom by the council. Even offered it to a Ukrainian family but again didn’t meet criteria. Fast forward to second home tax and now it’s suddenly classed as one and is worth a tidy £4000 a year for the council. What a state the u.k is in! Exactly ! It’s all about cash for the council ! Surprised if my wooden shed ( with no bathroom ) isn’t classed as habitable! ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 1 minute ago, Pocster said: Surprised if my wooden shed ( with no bathroom ) isn’t classed as habitable! It would probably be taxable in France - there's a 'garden shed tax' for any covered structure of 5m² or more with a ceiling height of 1.8m or more. This year it's a €1,038 lump sum in the Île-de-France, €916 elsewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Just now, Mike said: It would probably be taxable in France - there's a 'garden shed tax' for any covered structure of 5m² or more with a ceiling height of 1.8m or more. This year it's a €1,038 lump sum in the Île-de-France, €916 elsewhere. Jesus ! I daren’t set up a tent anywhere ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 1 minute ago, Pocster said: I daren’t set up a tent anywhere ! That's taxed too (well commercial sites are) at €3,000 per pitch... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 Just now, Mike said: That's taxed too (well commercial sites are) at €3,000 per pitch... F me ! . If I stand still long enough in France I presume I get taxed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Yes, if Rachel Reeves is looking for ideas, try France. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 If you tax one area, there is probably a reduction in another area, or a corresponding increase in public services (AKA market failure). These people were already paying council tax on the property, so this is probably not a simple story at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 37 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: If you tax one area, there is probably a reduction in another area, or a corresponding increase in public services (AKA market failure). These people were already paying council tax on the property, so this is probably not a simple story at all. Who knows . It’s a nice ‘media’ story though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 When my Aunt died we had to extend her lease before selling her flat. Freeholder delayed and delayed forcing us to take them to court which cost even more time. Eventually the council slapped us with double council tax because the property was empty. We finally completed on the sale in June, stopped the Direct Debit and wrote to the council to notify them. Months later they still haven't responded stating they have a three month backlog of post ! This is now delaying us winding up her estate, most of which is going to charities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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