vat reclaim on new home for employed

EAMON L · Postby **EAMON L** » Sat Nov 01, 2003 7:43 am

I am employed so have no need to complete a VAT return. So what is the procedure for reclaiming Vat on permanent fixtures & Fittings for my new home. (i.e. names of forms to be completed & timescale).

Ian McTernan CTA · Postby **Ian McTernan CTA** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 5:50 am

None that I know of. Usually you can register for VAT if you are self-building a new home and then you can reclaim VAT spent on materials, etc., but there is no relief that I know of for permanent fixtures and fittings when buying a house.

Sorry to disappoint you!

Ian McTernan CTA
McTernan Associates Ltd
ian@imcternan.com

paultaylor@vatease.c · Postby **paultaylor@vatease.c** » Mon Nov 03, 2003 1:43 am

If you have built a new house from scratch (or converted a previously commercial building into a residential one) you can reclaim VAT on certain materials and services, including some fixtures and fittings incorporated into the building. This can be done on via the DIY builders Scheme. You can order a Scheme pack from Customs on their national advice line, 0845 010 9000.

In general though, VAT is not reclaimable on anything unless it is for use in a VAT registered business.

Regards

Paul Taylor
http://www.vatease.co.uk/