EverHopefull Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Ok, so contracts exchanged on our dilapidated bungalow fairly soon. As we are then going to be sitting around whilst architects, planners etc do their thing I am wondering if there is a way to stop the liability of council tax on the property? It will initially be classed as a "holiday home" and taxed at the applicable rate as a second dwelling, which it is not. Is there a department that can be approached for reassessment or a method of rendering the property unclassified? It is bad enough having to pay double stamp duty for the same reasons!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 You could demolish but it may be enough to strip the place disconnect services, remove the roof and windows and ask the valuation office to remove it from the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) The VOA removed our bungalow from the list after we had the electricity supply disconnected. At that time we had already disconnected the water supply and removed the bathroom and kitchen. We sent evidence in the form of photographs and certificates. Just to add that we already had planning approval. Edited January 8, 2019 by PeterStarck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverHopefull Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Ok thanks for the heads up. Did anyone come out to see the property? I will search for the details of the VOA for West Sussex and line up some photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 No, nobody came out as far as we are aware. They seemed happy enough with what we sent. I'm guessing the electricity disconnection certificate was the main evidence they accepted because the listing was removed on that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivienz Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Our first application to the VOA was refused, even though there was no electricity connection and holes in the roof. We had to wait until it was demolished and send photos before they would remove it from the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamHouseDreamer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 This was a timely topic, so thanks EverHopefull for asking. I was just searching for this kind of info. Drat! As we have planning conditions we need to meet and get signed off before we are allowed to allow the ground workers on site with any bulldozer or whatever, I had hoped to get the council tax stopped sooner. DHDreamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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