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VAT and DIY housebuilders

VAT and DIY housebuilders

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Asif Patel
Sep 02, 2024
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A person who buys a new home from a property developer does not have to pay VAT on it as the sale is zero-rated. However, a person who builds their own home does not benefit from the zero rating. The VAT DIY housebuilders scheme aims to level the playing field by allowing people who build their own houses to claim back VAT on building materials purchase…

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