VCONST05100 - Zero-rating the conversion of non-residential buildings for relevant housing associations: basic conditions for zero-rating the conversion of non-residential buildings

You can find the basic conditions for zero-rating the conversion of non-residential buildings for relevant housing associations in Buildings and construction. The legal basis for those conditions and where further guidance on their interpretation can be found is as follows:

Condition Relevant law (all references are to VATA 1994, Schedule 8, Group 5 unless otherwise stated) Guidance
1 - The supply is made to a ‘relevant housing association’ Note 21. VCONST05200
2 - The building is the subject of a ‘non-residential conversion’ Notes 7A and 8. VCONST05300
3 - The service is made ‘in the course of the conversion’ of that building Item 3. VCONST05400
4 - Where necessary, a valid certificate is held Note 12. VCONST18000
5 - The service is not specifically excluded from zero-rating Item 3. VCONST05500