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Is VAT payable on survey fees

I can’t remember where I read it but I recall reading that VAT is not payable on survey fees such as homebuyers report. Can anyone tell me if this is correct as all quotes I’ve received state +VAT

Thank you

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  • user1977
    user1977 Posts: 17,292 Forumite
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    Think you were imagining things. No reason why they shouldn't have VAT on them.
  • suzyq2909
    suzyq2909 Posts: 75 Forumite
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    Must have been dreaming, or wishful thinking 😃. Thank you
  • Slithery
    Slithery Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    Depends on whether or not the surveyor is VAT registered.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    Sometimes the price you'll be given is inc VAT.
    Sometimes it'll be plus VAT.

    But unless the surveyor's not VAT reg because his turnover's below £85k, you're certainly paying VAT...
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    Most Surveyors used to do valuations and surveys for lenders normally work for big companies that charge VAT.
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