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Glossary

What is hire purchase?

Answer in brief

A way to buy an asset with a deposit and fixed monthly payments, taking ownership after the final payment.

You're usually treated as the owner for tax purposes from the start. VAT on the asset is normally due upfront.

Related: Option to purchase fee, Finance lease.

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