Unoccupied Property Rating
Business rates will not be payable in the
first three months that a property is empty. This is extended to
six months in the case of certain industrial properties. After this
period rates are payable in full unless the unoccupied property
rate has been reduced by the Government by order. In most cases the
unoccupied property rate is zero for properties owned by charities
and community amateur sports clubs. In addition, there are a number
of exemptions from the unoccupied property rate. Full details on
exemptions can be obtained from the local authority. If the
unoccupied property rate for the financial year has been reduced by
order, it will be shown on the front of this bill.