Reliefs for empty or newly re-occupied properties

Empty Property Relief

From 1 April 2023 local councils will set their own policies for empty properties.

Check with your local council what empty property relief they offer.

Fresh Start

Under Fresh Start, businesses occupying certain long-term empty properties may be entitled to a 100% business rates discount for their first year in those premises.

You may be eligible if:

• you started occupying the property on or after 1 April 2018 and the property had previously been empty for at least 6 months
• the property has a rateable value up to £100,000

Contact your local council to see if you're eligible or to apply.