What do I need to know about council tax after buying a house?
What do I need to know about council tax after buying a house?
Check with your local council if they have a derelict property discount, and what criteria applies to it. This could apply if you’re buying a property that needs a substantial renovation or building works done to become habitable (see next question).
Can a builder change the boundary of a house?
Larger developments tend to have some indication provided by the builder, but there are no hard and fast rules, I’m afraid. If you want to change an existing boundary, such as replacing an old fence with a new one, we always recommend discussing with your neighbour first and making sure it is all agreed.
Do you have to tell the Council when you move to a new area?
If you move to a new property or to a new area, tell your local council or tell the council for the new area you’ve moved to. If the property you’ve moved into doesn’t have a Council Tax band, you’ll need to contact your local council.
Can a property have more than one council tax band?
If the VOA determines that your property contains more than 1 area of separate living accommodation, you may find you’re charged for more than one Council Tax band. The VOA is required by law to apply a separate Council Tax band to every:
When did the council house building programme start?
A programme of council house building started after the First World War following on from the David Lloyd George ’s government’s Housing Act of 1919. The ‘Addison Act’ brought in subsidies for council house building and aimed to provide 500,000 “homes fit for heroes” within a three-year period although less than half of this target was met.
Check with your local council if they have a derelict property discount, and what criteria applies to it. This could apply if you’re buying a property that needs a substantial renovation or building works done to become habitable (see next question).
When did the government stop subsidizing council houses?
The standards are based on the Tudor Walters Report of 1919, and the Design Manual written according to the 1913 building standards. In 1923 the Chamberlain Act withdrew subsidies for council houses except for private builders and houses for sale.
Why was there a cut in funding for council houses?
There was a cut in funding and the housing density on the peripheral estates was increased leading to a poorer build quality. The former tenants of the inner city properties were displaced far from their workplaces unable to afford the higher rents (though reduced from the 1919 levels) or the cost of transport.