Summary
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) classifies properties as domestic or non-domestic. Domestic properties are considered dwellings and subject to council tax, while non-domestic properties are subject to business rates. A property removed from the council tax list is no longer a dwelling for council tax purposes. The Local Government Finance Act 1992 defines a dwelling as any property used wholly for residential purposes. Commercial residential properties, such as hotels and hostels, are typically classified as non-domestic and subject to business rates.Full Conversation
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Thank you for providing your location. Here's some general information regarding the reclassification of domestic property and Council Liability Charges in the UK:
- **Domestic Property Reclassification**: A property is reclassified from domestic to non-domestic when it no longer meets the criteria of a dwelling. This is assessed by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
- **Council Tax**: Council tax applies to domestic properties. If a property is reclassified as non-domestic, it may be subject to business rates instead.
For specific guidance related to your situation, could you clarify whether the property is currently classified as domestic or non-domestic?
Appears you obsfucate the answer
I apologize for any confusion. Let me clarify:
- **Domestic Property Reclassification**: Properties in the UK are classified by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA). If a property is no longer a dwelling, it's reclassified as non-domestic.
- **Council Tax**: Applies to domestic properties. Reclassified non-domestic properties are subject to business rates.
Could you please clarify whether the property in question is currently classified as domestic or non-domestic?
So domestic property can only defined as a dwelling when included on the non-domestic list
I apologize for any confusion. Here's a clearer explanation:
- **Domestic Property**: Classified as a dwelling and subject to council tax.
- **Non-Domestic Property**: Not a dwelling, subject to business rates.
For clarification: Is the property currently listed as domestic or non-domestic?
Yes I get the term dwelling is for business rates, the clear issue is when the property becomes in rateable transends to domesitic property, it is only classed in the VOA manual as definition domestic property, for it to be defined as a dwelling it has to again be included on the non domestic list
Thank you for your patience. To clarify:
- **Domestic Property**: Listed as a dwelling, subject to council tax.
- **Non-Domestic Property**: Not a dwelling, subject to business rates.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) determines the classification. Could you specify if you're seeking to reclassify a property from non-domestic to domestic or vice versa?
Domestic property on takes the definition of the dwelling for rating purpose, does not take the definition as domestic property
Thank you for your detailed explanation. It sounds like you're concerned about how a property is classified for council tax and business rates purposes. To understand better:
Is your main concern about the process of reclassifying a property from non-domestic to domestic, or understanding how the VOA defines and applies these classifications?
Define both VOA clasifcation in detail as this is the crux
Thank you for your patience. Here are detailed definitions for both VOA classifications:
- **Domestic Property**:
- Classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to council tax.
- Criteria include being used for residential purposes.
- **Non-Domestic Property**:
- Not considered a dwelling.
- Subject to business rates.
- Used for commercial or industrial purposes.
Would you like more information on the criteria used by the VOA for reclassification?
When does domestic take the definition of dwelling
Thank you for your patience. Here is a concise answer to your question:
- **Domestic Property**: Classified as a dwelling when used for residential purposes and listed as such by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
- **Non-Domestic Property**: Not classified as a dwelling and used for business purposes.
To provide specific advice, could you clarify if you are looking to reclassify a property or seeking to understand the criteria?
- **Definition of Dwelling VOA Technical Manual Part *, *.*, sub bullet point ***
“If a property is removed from the council tax list because it has become a non-domestic property, it
is no longer considered a ‘dwelling’ for council tax purposes”.
*. "It is imperative to highlight that this does not qualify as 'domestic property,' which is my primary
residence. The term 'dwelling' is used without a clear reference to the legal definition of a home."
*. ****
I understand your concern about the classification of properties as 'domestic' or 'non-domestic' and the use of the term 'dwelling' in the context of council tax and business rates.
To clarify:
- **Domestic Property**:
- Classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to council tax.
- Used for residential purposes.
- **Non-Domestic Property**:
- No longer considered a dwelling.
- Subject to business rates.
- Used for commercial or industrial purposes.
The term 'dwelling' is used to indicate whether a property is liable for council tax. It ceases to be a dwelling if reclassified as non-domestic.
Would you like more details on how to request a reclassification from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)?
The dwelling in law cannot have to totally different meanings
I understand your concern about the term "dwelling" and its use in different contexts. Let's address this:
- **Domestic Property**:
- Classified as a dwelling by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).
- Subject to council tax.
- Used for residential purposes.
- **Non-Domestic Property**:
- Not classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to business rates.
- Used for commercial or industrial purposes.
Would you like specific information on how to request a reclassification or further clarification on VOA criteria?
Define in detail what this VOA para means in law: *. - **Definition of Dwelling VOA Technical Manual Part *, *.*, sub bullet point ***
“If a property is removed from the council tax list because it has become a non-domestic property, it
is no longer considered a ‘dwelling’ for council tax purposes”.
Certainly! Here is a detailed breakdown of the VOA paragraph you mentioned:
Definition of Dwelling VOA Technical Manual Part *, *.*, sub bullet point *:
- **Context**: This paragraph deals with the classification of properties for council tax purposes in the UK.
- **Key Point**: When a property is removed from the council tax list, it is no longer considered a 'dwelling' for council tax purposes.
- **Implication**:
- **Reclassification**: When a property is reclassified from domestic (residential use) to non-domestic (commercial or industrial use), it is removed from the council tax list.
- **Council Tax**: Once reclassified, the property is no longer subject to council tax.
- **Business Rates**: The property may instead become liable for business rates.
Explanation:
- **Domestic Property**: Initially considered a dwelling and subject to council tax.
- **Non-Domestic Property**: When reclassified, it is no longer a dwelling and is assessed for business rates instead.
Would you like further information on how to request a reclassification from the Valuation Office Agency (VOA)?
It does not in fact state what you are saying
I apologize for any confusion. Let's focus on the specific VOA paragraph you mentioned:
Definition of Dwelling VOA Technical Manual Part *, *.*, sub bullet point *:
- **Context**: Deals with the classification for council tax purposes.
- **Key Point**: If removed from the council tax list, it is no longer a 'dwelling' for council tax purposes.
Could you please clarify what specific aspect of this paragraph you need more information on?
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Thank you for your patience. To address your concern:
- **Domestic Property**:
- Classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to council tax.
- **Non-Domestic Property**:
- Not a dwelling.
- Subject to business rates.
- **VOA Paragraph**:
- If a property is removed from the council tax list, it no longer qualifies as a dwelling for council tax purposes.
Is your main concern understanding how this affects council liability charges or the reclassification process itself?
It is stating it is a dwelling for business raates, check the detail in voa
I understand the confusion regarding the term "dwelling" in the context of VOA classifications. Let’s break this down:
- **Domestic Property**:
- Classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to council tax.
- **Non-Domestic Property**:
- Classified for business rates.
- No longer a dwelling for council tax purposes.
To clarify, are you seeking to understand how a property reclassified as non-domestic impacts its council tax liability or business rates?
but domestic is classified as domestic property, only when accoroding to VOA Manuel dwelling exists in the rateable list, not the domestic list, it cannont be both as you imply
Thank you for your patience. To address your concern:
- **Domestic Property**:
- Classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to council tax.
- **Non-Domestic Property**:
- Not classified as a dwelling.
- Subject to business rates.
The VOA Manual states that once a property is reclassified from the council tax list (domestic) to the non-domestic list, it is no longer considered a 'dwelling' for council tax purposes.
Could you please specify if your concern is about the current classification of your property or the process for reclassification?
Show in law were domestic property is classified as a dwelling
Thank you for your patience. Here are the legal references regarding the classification of domestic property as a dwelling in the UK:
- **Local Government Finance Act ***:
- Defines a dwelling as any property that is used wholly for residential purposes and subject to council tax.
- **Valuation Office Agency (VOA) Manual**:
- States that a property is classified as a dwelling if it is listed on the council tax list.
Would you like more details on either of these references?
Commercial residential no domestic
Thank you for clarifying. To address your concern regarding the classification of commercial residential properties:
- **Commercial Residential Property**:
- Typically not classified as domestic.
- Subject to business rates.
- Examples include hotels, hostels, and serviced apartments.
Are you looking to reclassify a property or understand its current classification?
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