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NPPR Charge - Do I have to pay it

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  • 29-08-2012 7:54am
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    trodsky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    I have a question in relation to the NPPR charge I hope someone can help answer.

    I bought a house many years ago from the council in joint names with an elderly relative who rented the house from council for about 40 years. I pay the mortgage but have never lived there. My relative still lives there.

    When the NPPR charge was introduced I called my local council and asked did I have to pay this charge. As my elderly relative was on the mortgage I was told it wasnt necessary. Now I'm told otherwise by a friend in a similar situation.

    Does anyone know the position on this? I fear if I'm incorrect I face a heavy penalty.


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    If you own it you are liable.


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    trodsky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭trodsky


    We both own it. She lives there.


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    #4
    trodsky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭trodsky


    Spoke to an accountant today and he says I dont have to pay it. Jeez.

    Who can I contact to put this to bed. If I owe money I'll pay it.


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    StillWaters
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭StillWaters


    The council are the final word on this. Don't rely on a phone call though, email or write seeking clarification so you have proof.


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    kegzmc
    Site Banned Posts: 153 ✭✭kegzmc


    Yes. I ll call the council. Thanks


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    Grolschevik
    Registered Users Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    kegzmc wrote: »
    Yes. I ll call the council. Thanks

    From abroad on behalf of the OP? That's very good of you...


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    trodsky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 110 ✭✭trodsky


    That wont be necessary Kegzmc. I can magne but thanks for the offer!


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