Submitted on Friday 25th January 2008
Perks if property has been empty for 2 years
From 1st January 2008, there’s a reduced rate of VAT of 5 per cent, rather than 17.5 per cent on the cost of works and materials used to renovate properties that have been empty for a minimum of two years. This is a further incentive for developers or house hunters considering doing up a substandard property.
The mortgage market offers a wide range of solutions for this type of project


