Grants & Discounts

When planning a home improvement project, most people focus on design, costs, and approvals — but they often miss out on government grants and tax discounts that they’re actually entitled to.

Here are two common examples you should know about:

• Works to improve a property for a disabled person - If your project includes certain adaptations to make a home more accessible (for example: installing ramps or modifying bathrooms), these works may be exempt from VAT entirely. This can significantly reduce your overall cost, and it’s designed to make homes more inclusive.

• Properties vacant for 2+ years - If you’re bringing a property back into use that’s been empty for more than two years, you don’t have to pay the standard 20% VAT on building work — instead, you may qualify for the reduced rate of 5% VAT. This is a great incentive to restore and revitalise underused homes.

These are just two examples — and there may be more, depending on your circumstances and location.

If you’re starting a project soon, it’s worth checking what exemptions or grants you might be eligible for before you begin. And if you’re not sure where to start, feel free to reach out — we’re always happy to advise or point you in the right direction.

Let’s make sure you’re getting the most value from your project — and not paying more than you have to.