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Other reasons for an exemption

 
  • Unoccupied property which has been left empty by someone who has their sole or main residence in a hospital or nursing or care home
  • Homes occupied only by a person or people aged under 18
  • Property empty for less than 6 months that is owned and was last used by a body established for charitable purposes.
  • Unoccupied property which either was, or would have been, the sole or main residence of someone who has been forcibly detained elsewhere (eg. prisoners)
  • Unoccupied property where occupation is prohibited by law or as a result of action by the Crown or a public or local authority with a view to acquiring it or prohibiting its occupation
  • Unoccupied property being held for the use of a minister of religion as a residence from which to perform the duties of his or her office
  • Unoccupied property which was previously the sole or main residence of someone receiving care or treatment other than in a home or hospital
  • Unoccupied property which was previously the sole or main residence of someone living elsewhere in order to provide personal care and attention to another
  • Unoccupied property which is owned by and was previously the sole or main residence of one or more students
  • Unoccupied property that has been repossessed by the mortgagee (e.g. bank, building society)
  • Unoccupied property where liability would fall to a trustee in bankruptcy
  • Hall of residence provided mainly for the accommodation of students and either owned or managed by an educational establishment
  • Property occupied by members of visiting forces
  • Homes consisting of a pitch or a mooring, which is not occupied by a caravan, or as the case may be, a boat
  • Unoccupied property which includes another home which may not be let separately from that other home, due to certain planning restrictions where the other home is the liable person's sole or main residence
  • Property occupied by a diplomat as their main residence in the UK where the diplomat would otherwise be liable to pay
  • Separate banded dwellings, such as granny annexes, which are occupied by an elderly or disabled relative of the family occupying the other parts of the building
If you think that any of the above circumstances apply contact us.

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