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 you're 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.
the most useful source of information I have come across in the two yearsI just wanted to mention how exceptional this course was. It was immensely useful, well delivered and Andrew and his colleague had many helpful stories that they could draw on. I am so glad I attended. Every self-builder absolutely needs to go to this. The insights Andrew has, from VAT to builders’ merchants, is invaluable. It was hands down the most useful source of information I have come across in the two years I have been planning for and undertaking a self-build.
Thank goodness there was a space available! Knowing what I know now, it would have been scary if I hadn't attended until the June date given where we are with the build!
Course Attendee, March 2025.
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.
