Bedroom Tax No 2 Question

[Connemmara]

Can I ask perhaps what may be a silly question I will be owning my own house in August and have 2 spare bedrooms will I have to pay the tax. Thanks

[cazzz1975]

no, its for tenants who claim housing benefit

[Connemmara]

Cazz thanks for that - panicked a wee bit - when I saw the other thread it made me wonder.

[bookbinder]

This might help:
http://www.bromfordgroup.co.uk/welfare-reform/bedroom-tax/

[granny grump]

Does the tax apply to oaps?

[emmie]

no.

[emmie]

but don't hold your breath, i have read that other changes are being considered.

[ummmm]

No...unless you're on benefits.

[tonyav]

Of course not Conn, it's your house not the councils.

[ladybirder]

Using the word TAX has got a lot to answer for, it's misleading.

[DJHawkes]

it doesn't apply to anyone in private rented either apparently. Just social housing which seemingly is either local authority or housing association stock

[jim360]

That's the fault of the media. It was never a tax, and never will be. It may not be a good idea, but certainly is not a "bedroom tax". As can be seen here, the name has misled some.

[granny grump]

So does that mean it doesn't apply to oaps - at the moment Or it does apply to oaps (now) if they claim housing benefit?

[petal54]

this has prob been asked,does this include those renting from private sector,as the guys next door to us,who seem to get 'everything' no questions asked,1 having never worked a day in his life(now in 40's)

[cassa333]

It isn't a tax and if people stopped refering to it as such then perhaps there wouldn't be so many questions from owners.