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  • RE: VAT Notice 708 and House Restoration

    I qualified for Notice 708, as my property was unoccupied for over two years before I commenced renovation work. I also received a letter from the Empty Housing Office confirming that the house had been unoccupied for over two years. I spoke to HMRC, and they advised me to wait until the property was signed off by Building Control, which I now have. I carried out the full renovation myself, not through a builder, and I would like to claim the 15% VAT back. I have numerous receipts to support my claim. Could you please advise me on the next steps?