KLJ

Hi - two questions please: 1) If I’m renovating a property that has been empty for 1 year, is it possible to pay standard rate VAT on all the work done before it’s been empty for 2 years and then 5% VAT on the work done after the 2 year point? Or does the property need to be empty for 2 years until *any* of the renovation work can commence, in order to qualify for 5% VAT? 2) Does the reduced rate of VAT apply to building work which goes beyond renovation of the existing building, for example building an extension to the empty property or a building a basement? Thanks KJL