Issue - meetings
Council Tax Discount Review
Meeting: 07/02/2019 - District Executive (Item 120)
120 Council Tax Discount Review 
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Decision:
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RESOLVED: |
That the District Executive approved the increase in the Empty Home Premium on empty properties to the maximum percentage, as detailed in the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018. |
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Reason: |
To approve an increase to the Empty Home Premium charged on properties that have been empty for 2 years or more, in accordance with the Rating (property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018. |
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Finance and Legal Services noted the report was re-presented from the previous meeting to address Members concerns that the percentage premium could dissuade developers from investing in empty properties. However, he said the Government had considered this and their view was it would stop long-term empty properties and provide a strong incentive to bring them back into use. In response to a question, he said it was possible for two people to transfer a property between them if any discretionary period was allowed.
The recommendation was proposed and seconded and unanimously agreed by Members.
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RESOLVED: |
That the District Executive approved the increase in the Empty Home Premium on empty properties to the maximum percentage, as detailed in the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018. |
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Reason: |
To approve an increase to the Empty Home Premium charged on properties that have been empty for 2 years or more, in accordance with the Rating (property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018. |
