When the empty property premium does not apply

You may be able to request an exception to the premium.  

You will not have to pay the premium if:  

  • you move into armed forces accommodation as part of your work
  • your empty property is an annex  
  • your property is being actively marketed for sale for up to 12 months
  • your property is being actively marketed for let for up to 12 months
  • probate or letters of administration was granted less than 12 months ago
  • your property is uninhabitable for up to 12 months because it's undergoing major work to make it suitable to live in

If your property is a second home, these exceptions may also apply:

  • your property is job-related accommodation
  • your property is an occupied caravan pitch or boat mooring
  • your property has an occupancy or planning restriction which prevents it being occupied for a certain time or at certain times of the year