Written Question·Treasury·UIN 84123

Housing: VAT

Tabled: 21 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025

Question

Perran Moon

LabourCamborne and Redruth

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government will consider introducing VAT relief on construction costs for sub-market housing developments.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
VAT is a broad-based tax on consumption and the 20 per cent standard rate applies to most goods and services; this includes most construction works. Exceptions to the standard rate have always been limited and balanced against affordability considerations...

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