One of the many reasons to self build is that you can claim back your VAT. Under VAT Notice 431, any new dwellings are entitled to Zero VAT on materials and labour.
You can reclaim VAT on most building elements and materials – but there are some exceptions and various rules to understand and follow. There are different things to understand depending on who is undertaking the work and this can be the cause of some confusion and unnecessary stress. That is why, working with a genuine, experienced expert, we’ve designed this brand new half-day course.
Andrew Jones – AKA, The VATman
Andrew is a specialist in processing VAT Reclaims all over the UK, with over 14 years’ experience and has processed more than 13,000 claims to date (
with a total value of claims over £35 million
).
Who Should Attend?
This course has been produced by Andrew, and the team at the NSBRC, for private individuals creating a new dwelling for themselves or a direct family member, and not for someone doing a HMO or a developer building to sell.
Here are some project types which this course would cover:
New build / Self Build
Demolition and rebuild
Replacement dwellings
Completing someone else’s new build
An old house empty for 10 years or more
Converting a building not previously lived in
Commercial to residential
Barn Conversions
Disused places of worship
Please note this list doesn’t cover all relevant projects types and is used by way of example.
The course is not suitable for someone constructing a HMO or a developer building to sell.
If you’re unsure if this is the right course for you, please get in touch at 
courses@nsbrc.co.uk
 and we can discuss this with you.
What will the course cover?
If you’re doing a self build or a conversion (new build, knock-down and re-build, converting a church, chapel, barn) - creating any new dwelling which is for yourself or a family member - this course will help you understand VAT claims by covering:
When you should pay VAT and when you should not and at what VAT rate
How you achieve zero VAT on your project
Time frame to submit a VAT reclaim
Techniques for purchasing materials at the best rates
What can and cannot be reclaimed
Potential problems to avoid
Details of HMRC’s procedure in relation to your reclaim
Purchases that carry other challenges and difficulties
The purchases HMRC will scrutinise the closest
The items where your most likely to make a mistake & how to avoid this
Plus - lots of other insider tips to increase your VAT saving
We are confident that, in making the small investment to take this course, you will maximise your VAT claim, potentially saving hundreds if not thousands of pounds on your final budget.
Refund Policy - The VAT Claims Course
Cost of course per person at the Centre: 
£95
 gbp (VAT inclusive).
If you are unable to attend the course after booking, we can transfer your place to another course date if you notify us at least a week before the event (subject to availability). Please notify us as soon as possible.
Please note that we will issue a full refund if you notify us up to 7 days prior to the event start date, if you notify us after this time your payment will be non-refundable.
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