Interpretation of transitional provision for increased VAT rate in sale of new homes

• The case involves the interpretation of a transitional provision regarding the increase in the VAT rate for the sale of new homes.
• The Supreme Court is reviewing the decision of the Court of Appeal.
• The transitional provision applies only to contracts for the sale and construction of homes that were concluded before April 28, 2012.
• The provision does not apply to contracts that only establish the right to exercise a sales option for one or more homes.
• The Supreme Court has found that the other complaints raised by the appellant are also without merit.

Source: uitspraken.rechtspraak.nl

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