Looking at claiming self build VAT , what if money came from family member for something?

[CalvinHobbes]

I just was reading through and although the name on the invoices was mine, my mother did pay for some cement. Darn, does that mean we can't reclaim the VAT? I wonder if I could get her name added to the invoice with mine? She will be living with us. Or could I get it reinvoiced in her name and she could claim for that bit?

Edited June 26, 2023 by CalvinHobbes

[nod]

It doesn’t make any difference As long as it’s attracted to your build 

[Dave Jones]

the invoices must all be in the same  (and correct) name to be accepted. Doesn't matter who pays them.

[newhome]

If the invoices are in your name it’s highly unlikely they will ask you to prove who paid for them. Even if they did you can evidence that it was a family member who will be living in the property. They wouldn’t accept the invoice if it was paid by a company for example unless you could prove that you paid the full cost including the VAT but that doesn’t apply here. 

[Temp]

On 26/06/2023 at 01:08, CalvinHobbes said:

I just was reading through and although the name on the invoices was mine, my mother did pay for some cement. Darn, does that mean we can't reclaim the VAT? I wonder if I could get her name added to the invoice with mine? She will be living with us. Or could I get it reinvoiced in her name and she could claim for that bit?

 

If your name and address is on the VAT invoice its not a problem.