What happens if HMRC disagrees with 5% VAT?

I usually write RenovateMe blogs from the perspective of the property owner, but this blog is about the contractor and what happens if the contractor has charged 5%…

Renovation: What sort of work qualifies for the 5% rate?

So you’ve got a letter from the Empty Property Officer confirming that the property hasn’t been occupied during the past couple of years.   You’re probably…

Renovation: VAT and Construction Contracts

  Last time, I explained that the only way to get the 5% VAT rate on refurbishment, renovation works or alterations is to agree with your…

How DO I get that 5% VAT rate for a renovation?

One of the most common FAQs about VAT and renovations is how exactly you get the reduced rate on construction work. What if your contractor…

Renovations and the 5% VAT rate

The most common misunderstanding about VAT and renovations is when the 5% rate applies, so I thought that I’d try to clear up the confusion.…

VAT: Renovation or Conversion and why does it matter?

In my previous blog, I explained that you can save VAT on contractors’ costs for certain renovations and conversions because the services are liable to…