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Jonathan Hall

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I know it's very, very awkward but the rule is clear: no staying overnight. Unfortunately it's ambiguous on second homes so far as "visiting" is concerned. The whole section is about staying overnight somewhere other than ones home but then says no "visiting" of second homes!!!!!!! Use your own judgement.

From: Jonathan Hall 17 May 2020 13:14 PM

Thanks Matthew for giving me your view on this and I can see the point you make but there are some other factors. Empty properties deteriorate and need to be periodically checked. I am not referring jobs that can wait, plenty of those! However, for example, the boiler needs to be partially drained down to get at the pump which seems to have become blocked and either the system flushed through or a new pump fitted. What you are suggesting is that someone I pay can travel to do it but I can't.

From: Jonathan Hall 08 April 2020 23:13 PM

I have a second house which I am renovating myself. I don't run it as a business and so only pay CGT when I sell. I do most of the work myself and the property and the gardens still need to be maintained. I don't employ someone else to do it, I do most of it myself. Is this permitted under the lock-down rules? If I pay someone else it seems ok but there is no reference to owners doing their own work. Any comments/advice gratefully received.

From: Jonathan Hall 08 April 2020 14:05 PM

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