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VAT and other taxes on shopping and services, including tax-free shopping, energy-saving equipment and mobility aids.
VAT is a tax you pay on most goods and services. % of VAT What the rate…
In shops Any VAT due is already included in the price of something you buy…
You’ll pay a rate of either 5% or 0% VAT when certain energy-saving…
If you’re over 60, you pay a reduced rate of VAT (5%) on certain mobility…
You can only buy tax-free goods from shops: in Great Britain (England,…
Tobacco Duty is included in the price you pay for cigarettes, cigars and…
Fuel Duty is included in the price you pay for petrol, diesel and other…
Airlines pay Air Passenger Duty (APD) for every passenger who flies from…
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for…
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
Rent to Buy helps tenants in England save for a deposit to buy a home by…
To be eligible for Rent to Buy, you must be: in full or part time…
You apply to rent a property that is in the scheme. If you’re considered…
If you live in England (excluding London), you can search for…
You can use the deposit you’ve saved to buy any home, including those…
Buy your housing association home - including how to apply, who is eligible, discounts available and where to get help and advice.
You might be able to buy your rented housing association home at a…
You can get a discount of between £9,000 and £16,000 on the price of your…
Fill in the Right to Acquire application form. Send it to your landlord.…
If your landlord agrees to sell, their offer will tell you: the price they…
If you sell your home within 10 years of buying it through Right to…
Ask your landlord about Right to Acquire. They may also be able to help…
A list of the administration (admin) fees that apply to Help to Buy equity loan schemes.
When to exclude and include the buying commission in the customs value and account for import VAT if you’re an importer paying fees to your buying agent.
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.
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.
How to buy a home: preparing to buy, deciding on a home, making offers, conveyancing, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and making complaints.
How to use Method 1 to work out the customs value of your imported goods if you're an importer or clearing agent.
How to use a cost benefit analysis to evaluate your digital health product.
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