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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
VAT for most work on houses and flats by builders and similar trades like…
You may not have to charge VAT on labour or building materials for work…
You may not have to charge VAT on alterations you make to a disabled…
You may be able to charge the reduced rate of VAT (5%) for work in…
You may not have to charge VAT for some work you do on certain types of…
Information on how statistics on housing finance and household expenditure are compiled.
What structural alterations are, when and how to apply for permission, how they may affect your home's value and what you owe on your equity loan.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
The Valuation Office Agency does not usually change your rateable value if your property is in a state of disrepair. There are however, exceptions to this.
Advice for British people buying property in Bulgaria, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Find out what Business Premises Renovation Allowance (BPRA) is and what costs and buildings qualify for it.
Find out about tax as a landlord, and how to work out your rental income if you rent out property.
Find examples to help landlords avoid common mistakes when working out and reporting income and profit from renting out a property.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge Carr, Mr Shaw and Mr Piarroux on 7 January 2019.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
Request a repair to a council property to your local council - urgent problems, Right to Repair, health, safety, security
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
Find out about buying a home through shared ownership. Read about who can apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares and repairing and selling your home.
VAT refunds on building new homes and conversions - how to claim, application form and guidance notes
Buy your rented home through the Right to Shared Ownership scheme: who can apply, how to apply, costs, paying rent, buying more shares, repairing and selling your home.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Every month, progress on our commitments will be shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year...
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