INTEC Launches the ‘Unoccupied Properties Project”

Our research has shown that there are around 26 million household properties in the UK today. The national average for unoccupied properties is around 4.06% (1,055,600 properties). Many of these (approx. 80%) will be owned by people claiming ‘unoccupied property’ discount on their council tax bills.

This means that there could be as many as 738,920 properties in the UK claiming discount. Our research suggests that around 7% of these will be fraudulently declared as unoccupied.

With an average council bill of £1,438.72 per year, it means there is approximately £72 million in council tax not being paid across the country.

If you would like to see what your regions average council tax bill is click here for more information.

In the current economic climate where councils are facing budgets cut, your organisations revenue is more important than ever. If you are an existing INTEC customer, click here to find out how INTEC’s council tax project can quickly and easily provide you with a list of possible fraudulently occupied properties.

If you are not an INTEC customer and would like some more details on the project contact our sales team for more information.