EU gives green light to cut VAT on home repairs

EU has given the UK government the opportunity to cut the VAT rate on home maintenance and repairs to 5%.

30 November 1999

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House repairs: cut to 5% VAT rate on the cards

Home maintenance and repairs at 5% VAT

European finance ministers have voted to allow EU Member States to charge VAT at 5% on home maintenance and repairs.

It marks a big victory for the

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