Tax rates and relief can change with the date. The calculator will tell you if it does not cover your chosen date.
“First supply” describes the transaction for VAT purposes. It is different from buying your first home. A sale by a private individual normally attracts transfer tax (ITP).
The reduced VAT rate requires the appropriate official housing classification. It does not apply to every property with a limited sale price.
National AJD exemption for protected housing
This confirmation affects AJD. It does not itself change VAT and is separate from regional relief.