topshot_2k
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just bought this:
http://www.harrisonmurray.co.uk/property_detail.php?id=017332
get keys end of feb. Does anyone know:
if i leave it empty till april do i still have to pay council tax?
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corb
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looks alright that mate, good luck 
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topshot_2k
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cheers mate, cant wait to get xbox and tv setup in there 
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mav
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looks good..
you are liable for council from date of ownership.
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topshot_2k
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even if i leave it empty till the summer? thats a pain
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Ally
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Mav - In Wales i was liable for council tax the date i moved in, not from ownership
They sent someone round to check i wasnt living there, then i called up the day i moved in and started paying that month.
Owned it Feb 06, moved in June 06
PS - Call your local council
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topshot_2k
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excellent, cheers thats what i was hoping
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by Ally
Mav - In Wales i was liable for council tax the date i moved in, not from ownership
They sent someone round to check i wasnt living there, then i called up the day i moved in and started paying that month.
Owned it Feb 06, moved in June 06
PS - Call your local council
really?
Sure here it is the date you own it from, as even if it lies empty still liable to pay...I'm maybe wrong though..
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corb
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Originally posted by topshot_2k
cheers mate, cant wait to get xbox and tv setup in there
I'm re-doing my lounge atm, moved tele, p.c., monitor, speakers, bookcase(tele now on it) all about. Its starting to come together, just need to tidy up again now and get those surround speakers up which havent been used in 6 years! 
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mav
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My lounge is taking ages with my shifts etc....not enough update threads
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corb
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I noticed!
Mines not quite as major an overhaul as yours Mav, I painted the walls, got new sofas, just hung some curtains at the back(what a FOOK of a job that is) and am now moving stuff all about to get it looking 'right'. Which is probably the hardest part tbh.
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topshot_2k
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quote:
Originally posted by corb
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Originally posted by topshot_2k
cheers mate, cant wait to get xbox and tv setup in there
I'm re-doing my lounge atm, moved tele, p.c., monitor, speakers, bookcase(tele now on it) all about. Its starting to come together, just need to tidy up again now and get those surround speakers up which havent been used in 6 years!
yea im planning on re decorating it top to bottom then move everything in during april/may
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linz
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i only paid council tax from the date i moved in, if u do pay it u can claim it back
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Ally
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Best thing you can do is call the council and ask...
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Colin
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Originally posted by mav
really?
Sure here it is the date you own it from, as even if it lies empty still liable to pay...I'm maybe wrong though..
You get some form of discount in scotland if you havnt moved in but you need to prove you havnt moved in or are getting work carried out prior to moving in. You can get a form from the council 1 stop shop.
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Colin
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Taken from direct.gov website :
When a property is empty
If a property is empty the person normally responsible for paying may qualify for exemption or a discount. You can check the detail about discounts and exemptions in sections 10 to 13 of the leaflet 'Council Tax - a guide to your bill' (you'll find this under the 'More useful links' section at the end of the article).
The links below will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority website where you can find out more or apply online.
About 3/4 the way down the page - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/CouncilTax/DG_10037383
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Colin
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I get full exemption because im a student
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topshot_2k
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yea ill have to ring them as i want gas, eleccy etc to be sorted so i can work on it at weekends, just i dont see why i should pay £80 a month when im not there
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AndyW
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nice one matey
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topshot_2k
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cheers mate  did you get the adapter?
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p4uls corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
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Originally posted by corb
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Originally posted by topshot_2k
cheers mate, cant wait to get xbox and tv setup in there
I'm re-doing my lounge atm, moved tele, p.c., monitor, speakers, bookcase(tele now on it) all about. Its starting to come together, just need to tidy up again now and get those surround speakers up which havent been used in 6 years!
yea im planning on re decorating it top to bottom then move everything in during april/may
mine completed 15th december so far stripped everything out and had all walls and roofs plastered just finished painting first bedroom with new skirting boards ect
got new bathroom suite to go in and kitchen on order aswell as new fire/fireplace to have fit
will put pics up when house is finished
[Edited on 01-02-2007 by p4uls corsa]
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Russ
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
yea ill have to ring them as i want gas, eleccy etc to be sorted so i can work on it at weekends, just i dont see why i should pay £80 a month when im not there
work on it? its a new build.
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topshot_2k
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yea i mean painting its bright colours plus i want to change the carpets
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RyanSxi
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topshot, CS Geek Day xbox gathering at your place?
(theres no point really. we can all chat online lol)
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topshot_2k
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i have already ordered a TV stand for the house, just need to order my lazy boy chair to kick back in
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