UK VAT re professional fees on new houses

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I know that VAT charged on materials for new houses can be refunded by claiming back from HMCR, but does that apply to architectural designer's fees please?
Thanks

 

[Chun]

If the architectural designer is VAT registered and has issued a VAT invoice for the professional fees, of course you can claim, on the ground that the new houses are wholly and exclusively for the business use. The same principle applies to the materials.