Chances of getting a refund on a selective licence?

Chances of getting a refund on a selective licence?

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12:01 AM, 18th October 2024, 2 years ago 14
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Hi, towards the end of September, I got an email confirming my successful selective licence application. This application was submitted back in June, so it’s taken a while.

Some months after I submitted my application, I contacted the same council who are buying back stock. They carried out a valuation and we are nearing a figure I’d be happy to sell for.

My question is, what’s the chances of me pursuing a partial refund? I say partial because I’m happy to pay for sensible admin costs for processing it.

I know the scheme is a tax grab in general, it just irritates me that not only does it seem a waste of money for an active rental property, in my case, it’s not going to be covering anything.

I can’t see any other justification for them retaining a fee for a three year licence, which will only be ‘active’ for 4 months or so, with no actual inspection etc.

Thoughts are welcome!

Thanks,

Priten

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