BMF calls for VAT reduction on retrofit work
Posted: Thursday, November 30th, 2023
BMF has called on the government to eliminate or significantly reduce the rate of VAT to 0-5% for retrofit work on existing homes to provide a vital kick-start for a national retrofit programme that will create thousands of skilled jobs as well as make homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run. Over 100 people attended the BMF’s Parliamentary Reception at the House of Commons, which focused on the delivery of low carbon retrofit. BMF members and industry partners met with MPs and members of the House of Lords to showcase solutions to upgrade existing housing stock as well as to create low-carbon new homes. BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “In terms of energy efficiency our homes are amongst the worst in Europe. They use 35% of all the energy in the UK and emit 20% of the carbon dioxide emissions. 28 million older homes need upgrading to achieve net zero carbon emissions. “Last winter’s soaring energy bills focused attention on the energy we waste. It’s a shocking fact, but in many older properties, we are paying to generate heat that doesn’t warm our homes, but “leaks out” through poorly insulated, windows, walls, roofs and floors. “With the right support and incentives, retrofit offers one of the best opportunities to create new, meaningful jobs in every region and train thousands of new recruits to the industry, as well as making our homes warmer, greener, and cheaper to run. “Its success will require long-term, cross-party commitment. But now, a simple financial incentive will boost consumer confidence and provide a vital kick-start for the retrofit programme. Therefore, we are calling on the current government to eliminate or significantly reduce VAT to 0-5% for retrofit work on existing homes up to a ceiling of £30,000 to provide this kickstart.”
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