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Guidance about meeting the building regulations, given by decisions on disputes made by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
First floor loft conversion to bungalow, new vehicle entrance, erection of double bay carport and single storey garden room
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re converting an existing building into a dwelling.
Guidance about meeting the building regulations, given by decisions on appeals against refusals by local authorities to relax or dispense with one or more requirements of the regulations.
Application for variation of planning permission in respect of new windows to side elevation and loft room with rooflights to pitched roof
Use the online service or VAT431C form to reclaim VAT, if you're a DIY housebuilder converting an existing building into a dwelling.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Eastern Region, Mr P Roberts FRICS CEnv and Mrs M Hardman FRICS IRRV (Hons) on 15 October 2022
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Silverman Dip Fr LLM and Mr Holdsworth FRICS on 12 February 2020
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge Tagliavini and Tribunal Member Coughlin on 15 July 2021
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Tribunal Judge I Mohabir and Mr K Ridgeway MRICS on 08 June 2021
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Donegan and Mr Kevin Ridgeway MRICS on 15 February 2021
VAT rates for building work, including plumbers, plasterers and carpenters - new houses and flats, work for disabled people, energy saving, grant-funded heating, conversions and renovations, properties that are not homes
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge B MacQueen and Mr S Mason FRICS dated 04 March 2024
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Brandler and Mr M Cairns on 10 December 2020.
How to account for VAT if you’re a contractor or subcontractor installing energy-saving materials and grant-funded heating equipment.
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