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Zero VAT on energy-saving materials
The installation of some specified ESMs in residential accommodation is now zero rated for VAT, a change that took effect on 1 February 2024.
Submit VAT claims digitally for DIY house builds
If you’ve built your own home, or completed part of the build project yourself, under the VAT homebuilders’ scheme you’re entitled to reclaim the VAT paid on materials.