Council Tax

[shower]

I am buying a house which should go through in June but not planning to move in until September. Do you know if i pay a reduced rate of council tax as the house will be unoccupied without any appliances?

[NickleArse]

I believe that if the house is unfurnished then you get 6 months without having to pay council tax. You could ring the council to find out.

[WendyW]

Some councils apply the 6 month system but others don't ... so you really do need to contact the local council. With luck your will ... good luck with it anyway.

[BenDToy]

Some others (ie mine!) allow a 50% discount for unoccupied property.

[Gef]

And some give a 25% discount if there is only one occupant.