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Can I reclaim VAT on a cable diversion cost?
Asked on 27 March 2024
by Fiona Tompsett
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I am about to commence a self build on the site of an existing barn, formerly
part of the neighbouring farm and yard. There is a live electricity cable
running under the site which used to supply the barn but now bypasses it and
carries on to the yard. The groundworkers say they need this [...]

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Can I alter sloping ceilings to increase habitable space?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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I’m looking to purchase a top floor flat that has sloping ceilings. The sloping
is significant and takes up quite a lot of habitable space in some of the
bedrooms. I assume that they are sloping with the roof but is there anything I
can do to alter them to make more room?

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What is the process for reclaiming 5% VAT?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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When purchasing materials that are VAT rated at 5% does the builder need to get
invoices that record their company, the purchaser and the clients name and
address in order to be valid for a reclaim?

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Will I have to pay more for a timber frame supplier that isn’t local to me?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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We’re planning on self building a timber frame turnkey home and are currently
researching different companies and services to work out our build budget. One
thing that seems to be missing from the information provided by the various
suppliers is any costs incurred by delivering the build on a site that isn’t
local to their [...]

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Can I turn an outbuilding into a residential space?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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I’m in process of building a large cinema room/workshop in my back garden. The
project has been granted full planning permission. There is access to the new
outbuilding via a side gate. So, I’m wondering if I can change its use to
self-contained residential, with its own mortgage separate from my house?

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How can I maintain a comfortable temperature in my attic all year round?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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I want to convert my attic space into a spare bedroom. Currently, it is
habitable space that needs an interior upgrade. The main issue I have is that
it’s far too hot to use in the summer and too cold in winter. What are my
options for making the internal living temperature comfortable all year [...]

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What is the role of the Building Regulations principal designer?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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I work in construction design and management (CDM) and am currently working on a
domestic project with a client who is taking on a lot of the work themselves
with only a handful of specialist trades. Despite almost 60 years of shared
experience between myself and the client, we are unsure how the role of [...]

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Where can I get insurance for a partially completed barn conversion?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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We are half way through our barn conversion and wishing to occupy the upper
floor. However, we’re finding it difficult to secure any house insurance without
a completion certificate. Do you know of any way round this, are there any
insurance companies you could recommend who would cover this? Thank you.

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We have planning permission for two dwellings, but can we just build one?
Asked on 19 June 2024
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If permission has been granted to build two dwellings on a parcel of land, can
it be used for just one dwelling? Would new permission be required for this?
Thanks!

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