"If you're planning on renovating your home whether gutting an old property, extending its living space, or carrying out structural repairs you may be able to avoid council tax while your home is uninhabitable. Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, highlights on his website that empty homes undergoing major repair work or structural alterations may qualify for a temporary exemption or discount that many homeowners don't realise exists."
"According to official UK government guidance, properties that are empty while undergoing major repairs or structural alterations to make them habitable may qualify for an exemption from council tax for up to 12 months. Examples of renovations that can qualify include: Structural repairs or rebuilding of external walls, roof structures, or foundations. Extensions or adding new floors, which alter the physical fabric of the building."
Empty properties that are uninhabitable due to major repairs or structural alterations may qualify for a council tax exemption for up to 12 months under official UK guidance. Qualifying work includes structural repairs or rebuilding of external walls, roof structures or foundations, extensions or additional floors, and accessibility adaptations such as new accessible bathrooms or widened doorways. Cosmetic work such as minor repairs, decorating, or routine kitchen and bathroom replacements generally does not qualify. Claiming the exemption can produce significant savings for higher-band properties, self-builders, landlords renovating, or families undertaking long-term projects.
Read at www.homebuilding.co.uk
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