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VAT wasting houses

Language: English Series: Times ; 21 January 1998, 37(1)Publication details: 1998Subject(s): Summary: The CPRE, Empty Homes Agency, Civic Trust and Chartered Institute of Housing are calling on government to lower the VAT rate on renovating empty properties from 17.5% to 5%, claiming that the high tax is dissuading people from refurbishment.

The CPRE, Empty Homes Agency, Civic Trust and Chartered Institute of Housing are calling on government to lower the VAT rate on renovating empty properties from 17.5% to 5%, claiming that the high tax is dissuading people from refurbishment.