Written Question·Treasury·UIN 73138
Buildings: VAT
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Victoria Collins
Liberal Democrat — Harpenden and Berkhamsted
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of VAT on (a) repair and (b) retrofit works to older buildings; and whether she plans to review that taxation.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonTo stimulate the construction of new homes, the Government currently maintains a zero rate of VAT on new-build residential buildings. The Government also recognises the importance of reusing existing buildings and encourages this through the VAT system. R...
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