Newly occupied properties can receive 100% relief for 12 months if all of the following criteria are met:
- the property has been in receipt of empty property relief continuously for at least six months immediately prior to the applicant’s occupation
- the property has a rateable value of up to £100,000
- when last occupied, the property was not used for payday lending purposes (as defined in the relevant Regulations) OR following occupation, the property is not intended to be used for payday lending purposes.
For the period that Fresh Start is awarded, no other relief can apply.
Please note: In accordance with Scottish Government guidance all recipients of Rates Relief will have their details published quarterly. This information is available on the council's Open Data site.