Property Misdescriptions Order 1992

Summary

The Property Misdescriptions (Specified Matters) Order 1992 is a UK Statutory Instrument focusing on consumer protection in property descriptions. It ensures accurate property details in sales literature, covering aspects like size, location, and features. Estate agents must avoid misleading statements. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) supports compliance by providing accurate property valuations. The Local Government Finance Act 1992 involves the VOA in assessing property values for council tax and business rates. Section 3 of the Act defines a dwelling for council tax purposes, including second homes. Local authorities use these assessments to levy council tax, with potential discounts or exemptions for second homes.

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in relation to the valuation office agency
Certainly! The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is responsible for providing valuations and property advice to support taxation and benefits in England and Wales. Here’s how it relates to the Property Misdescriptions (Specified Matters) Order *:
- **Valuation Accuracy**: The VOA ensures property valuations are accurate, supporting the order’s aim to prevent misleading property descriptions.
- **Support for Compliance**: Information provided by the VOA can help estate agents comply with the order by ensuring property details like size and value are correct.
Is there a specific aspect of the VOA's role you need more information on?
in relation to the local government finance act *
Certainly! The Local Government Finance Act * is a key piece of legislation concerning local taxation in England and Wales. Here’s how it relates to the Valuation Office Agency (VOA):
- **Council Tax**: The VOA assesses property values to determine council tax bands.
- **Non-Domestic Rates**: The VOA values non-domestic properties for business rates.
Is there a specific aspect of the Local Government Finance Act * or the VOA’s role in it you need more information on?
in relation to Most property that is not someone’s main residence but is otherwise used as living accommodation (often referred to as a “second home”) is assessed for council tax.
Certainly! Here's how the Local Government Finance Act * and the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) relate to council tax assessment for second homes:
- **Council Tax Assessment**: The VOA assesses the value of second homes to determine the appropriate council tax band.
- **Local Authorities**: Local councils use VOA assessments to levy council tax on second homes.
- **Discounts/Exemptions**: Some local authorities may offer discounts for second homes.
Is there a specific aspect of second home council tax assessment you need more information on?
Most property that is not someone’s main residence but is otherwise used as living accommodation (often referred to as a “second home”) is assessed for council tax. means that the main residence is not assessed
Certainly! Here's some clarification on council tax assessment for main residences and second homes:
- **Main Residence**: Typically, your main residence is assessed for council tax.
- **Second Home**: Second homes are also assessed, but local authorities may apply different rules, such as discounts or exemptions.
Is there a specific aspect of this you need more information on?
where in law does it say this
Certainly! Here's the relevant legal reference for council tax assessment of second homes under the Local Government Finance Act *:
- **Section ***: Defines a "dwelling" for council tax purposes, which includes second homes.
- **Schedule ***: Elaborates on classes of dwellings and potential discounts or exemptions.
Is there a specific section or detail you need more clarification on?
provide the section * information
Certainly! Here’s the information on Section * of the Local Government Finance Act *:
- **Section ***: Defines a "dwelling" for council tax purposes.
- ***(*)**: A "dwelling" is any property used wholly or partly as living accommodation.
- ***(*)**: Includes houses, flats, and other similar properties.
- ***(*)**: The Secretary of State has the power to specify which properties are considered dwellings.
Is there a specific detail within Section * you need more clarification on?