The influential Consumer Protection Association (CPA) will be welcoming Nadine Dorries MP – star of ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ – to their offices next month to discuss issues affecting the industry. CPA Director Jeremy Brett says that one of the topics they will be talking about is the organisation’s long-running campaign to abolish VAT on … Continue reading
The government offers a reduction in VAT for certain ‘energy saving’ products. Currently, these home improvements products such as wall, floor and loft insulation, solar panels, wind turbines, wood-fuelled boilers, and air-source heat pumps. Amazingly though, double glazing does not qualify for this reduction: even though it is one of the most effective, and most popular, methods used by homeowners … Continue reading
VAT on new builds is 0%. VAT on home improvements is levied at a standard rate of 20%. Not fair? We don’t think so. But did you know that in some cases, home improvement products and services can be completely VAT exempt or qualify for a reduced rate of VAT. But which products and services qualify for what rate? VAT-free … Continue reading
As the famous saying goes, only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. Whilst most taxes in life, like council and income tax, are fair and justifiable in the grand scheme of things and go towards the greater good of the country, one tax really isn’t. We’re referring of course to VAT: value added tax. What is VAT? … Continue reading
Consumer protection for the home improvement boom
Experts in the home improvement industry are predicting unprecedented demand for work in 2021 and beyond. The Covid pandemic had forced many people to spend more time in their homes and, in many cases...Read More
The CPA: Protecting homeowners and traders for over 20 years
At The CPA, we provide a range of financial protection products for consumers and traders in the construction industry. Our professional services are fully regulated by the FCA and designed to give bo...Read More
How has COVID-19 changed consumer rights?
Though the UK is now starting to slowly ease lockdown measures, the country is still very much feeling the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 Engaged couples are still awaiting revised wedding dates, ho...Read More
