Guides
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How long you have to claim self-build VAT
Six months from completion for builds finished on or after 5 December 2023, and three months before that. One claim only, and no going back.
Read the guideWhat makes an invoice acceptable to HMRC
The four things every invoice needs for a DIY Housebuilders' Scheme claim, the most common thing missing, and how to get a wrong one reissued.
Read the guideInvoices in your builder's name aren't always lost
Materials bought on your builder's account don't automatically fall out of your self-build VAT claim. Here's what HMRC's guidance on agency means.
Read the guideMore guides on the way, including delivery charges and what your builder should never have charged you.