Written Question·Treasury·UIN 126979
Empty Property: VAT
Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026
Question
Jess Brown-Fuller
Liberal Democrat — Chichester
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made on the cost of removing VAT on the renovation of unoccupied properties.
Answer
Dan TomlinsonThe Government recognises the importance of reusing existing housing stock to deliver new homes. To support this, residential renovations are subject to a reduced rate of VAT of five per cent if they meet certain conditions. These include the renovation o...
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