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Thanks for replies. Yes, this is my general concern. I could go to any wholesaler and buy all the kit needed for under 7k and get a trade discount and claim the vat back, but as you say the Installer will do exactly the same thing and charge accordingly. Yes you get the 7k refund removed from the invoice, so as said I guess you just have to suck it up. I need to read up more but do these mcs rules restrict smaller sizes. As I said I estimate for a small 2 bed chalet bungalow highly insulated would only need 5kw heat pump and for me smallest cylinder of 150l

I have seen a couple of articles but just wanted to check a few things - I'm in the planning stage 1. Government web page says new builds not eligible - self-builds are. I hope to have a single residence built for me to live in so I am assuming that it would be eligible - correct? 2. I prefer to purchase as many things myself under my own name for VAT reclaim. Fairly straightforward to order Vaillant Aerotherm plus and Cylinder from wholesalers with trade discount but from that site it looks like only the MCS installer can do the purchase?. This is of course subject to VAT which they reclaim. 3. So from above, am I right in assuming the installer quotes on the basis of supply (with VAT) and fit (zero rated) less the £7,500 ? - and does it cover just the heat pump or can you include the cylinder and other ancillaries?. In my case it would be pretty small 5kw maybe 7 with smaller 150l tank so prices are reasonable (before labour!!) Thanks

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Just planning new build at the moment. I'd prefer to purchase big tickets items under my own name with a trade discount for future vat reclaim and then zero rated install by tradesman. If I give couple of specific examples for battery storage. Givenergy All in 1 can be purchased through outlets such as midsummer wholesale with a discount, but new Tesla Powerwall 3 can only be purchased via a certified installer, who is quoting an end price for fitting which of course includes their purchase cost, vat and delivery. In other words how can I get a better price when that is a supply and fit charge?. Thanks

Hello there. New to this forum and hoping to get lots of tips and advice. I am not a builder but have a dream to have a self-build (probably demolish/rebuild) of a small chalet bungalow. I will have a project manager using his own trusted tradesmen As it will be my forever property I am looking for best quality (within budget) and recommendations on supplies i.e. types of bricks, roof tiles, glazing etc. as well as suppliers and discounts. to be discussed with manager but I would prefer to purchase supplies myself for vat refund and discount Also looking for a project planner with all the itemised steps needed Thanks all