Save VAT on your repairs
Last Updated: 3 April 2024
If your empty home has been unoccupied (continuously) for two or more years, we can help you save 15% VAT on lots of your repair costs. If you use a VAT registered contractor and you don’t buy materials or do the work yourself you can make great savings.
We can write you a letter confirming how long the home has been empty. Just give that letter to your builder and they can charge you only 5% VAT (instead of the usual 20%) on lots of services. You just need to check first with our council tax team on 01539 733 333 that you are the named owner of the property.
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) is an independent body for electrical installation matters.
Gas Safety Register is the official list of gas engineers who requalified to work safely and legally on gas appliances.
Federation of Master Builders (FMB)