VAT on Land, Property and Construction
Expert VAT support for real estate transactions, construction services, and development projects..
How Can We Help?
VAT can have a significant impact on property transactions, and mistakes can be costly and time-consuming. That is why it is our mission to provide commercial, pragmatic and timely advice to clients in the sector. We can help you to minimize your VAT liabilities, resolve disputes that may arise with HMRC, and ensure that your VAT obligations are met.
We specialise in VAT advice and support for the UK property sector. Whether you are a property developer, contractor, landlord, charity, investor or estate agent, our team is here to help provide solutions to your VAT problems.
We provide tailored VAT advice for the land and property sector — helping you minimise liabilities, claim reliefs, and stay fully compliant with HMRC.
Here’s how we can support you:
Structuring land and property transactions to reduce VAT leakage
Advising on the option to tax: when to opt, revoke, or disapply
Explaining VAT treatment for property disposals/acquisitions, including TOGC eligibility
Clarifying VAT on construction services, available reliefs, and the Domestic Reverse Charge
Managing implications of the Capital Goods Scheme and partial exemption
Assisting charities and individuals with VAT reliefs and DIY reclaim submissions
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What is your VAT position for land and property?
Broadly speaking, land and property transactions are exempt from VAT. However, there are exceptions where supplies are standard-rated, reduced rated, zero-rated or exempt. This all depends on the nature of the property. For VAT purposes, subject to meeting certain criteria, a property transferred as a going concern may not be a supply at all.
There are further VAT rules which apply to the construction of new buildings. This also includes the conversion, renovation, and repair of existing buildings.
Businesses must understand what is what with regard to land and property VAT.
Understanding the VAT implications of land and property transactions can result in significant VAT savings.
VAT remains one of the least understood of all taxes. This is why we set up a specialist VAT advisory department. Our team is here to help guide businesses through the complex maze of VAT legislation.
We help with all areas of VAT, but have specific expertise in land and property transactions. This includes providing VAT advice to the construction industry. Whatever your VAT query involves, get in touch with our team of specialists today.