Property businesses are characterised by high risks and great rewards.

Professional advice for property developers, investors, agents, and those in the construction industry, will help to steer a prudent, profitable path through the complexities of legislation and financial risk to ultimate sale or exit.

Understanding you

The property and construction industries are complex, ever evolving, and subject to various pressures. For you to remain resilient and respond effectively to the dynamics of the sector, we can help you to plan ahead and avoid the pitfalls.

Whatever your property or construction business size, it is important that you are getting the right advice, tailored to your needs. With expertise spanning from residential and commercial portfolios, through to property investment and varying construction projects, we understand the issues you face. You will have access to a business support package designed to help you achieve your objectives, maximise on opportunities, and prepare for the future.

How can we help you?

To stay ahead of the changes in the property and construction sector and to help you secure your market position, we offer a range of comprehensive services, which include:

Accountancy
Audit
Tax
Advisory

Compliance
VAT
Financing

Find out more about our sector specific services:

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Featured news

Property update: Spotlight on...Johanne Tisdale

Monday 25 July 2022

Q&A with Johanne Tisdale, Associate Director at Hazlewoods.

Tax update: Residential property developer tax (RPDT)

Wednesday 6 July 2022

A new temporary tax on profits derived from UK residential property development activities was introduced with effect from April 2022. The objective of the tax is to help fund building safety remediation works, including dealing with unsafe cladding in high-rise buildings. The new tax is called ‘residential property developer tax’ or RPDT and will be charged at a rate of 4% of developers’ profits exceeding a set allowance.

Tax update: Do you hold residential property in a company?

Thursday 24 March 2022

A company which holds UK residential property that falls with the annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) charge will need to carry out a revaluation of the property at 1 April 2022. The ATED rules apply to properties with a value in excess of £500,000, with a fixed annual charge applied based on the value of the property. With rapidly increasing prices over the last five years, companies may find that they will fall into the ATED regime for the first time following the revaluation.

Tax update: Mixed use SDLT claims – case update

Thursday 29 April 2021

In 2019, we reported on a first-tier tribunal (FTT) case which tested HMRC’s apparent change in approach for mixed use stamp duty land tax (SDLT) claims. This case was subsequently appealed, and the latest decision has now been published.

Property Update: Restructuring - make your business fit for purpose

Tuesday 6 April 2021

Recent times have been difficult for many businesses due to COVID-19, whilst others are doing fantastically well, despite the current challenging circumstances.

Property Update: The impact of IR35 on the construction industry

Tuesday 30 March 2021

The proposed changes to the IR35 rule will take effect from 6 April 2021 and are likely to have a significant impact on medium and large companies operating in the construction industry.

Property update: Financing developments - a higher cost?

Friday 26 March 2021

In recent years, and following the financial crash in 2008, banks have become increasingly cautious with lending to property developers.

Property update: The construction industry - a 12 month overview

Wednesday 24 March 2021

Understandably, the past 12 months have been challenging and the construction industry has had to adapt to new ways of working, such as social distancing and new working practices.

Property Focus Spring 2021

Wednesday 17 March 2021

Our latest Property Focus is now available for Spring 2021.

Construction Matters Autumn 2020

Tuesday 15 December 2020

The latest Construction Matters is now available for Autumn 2020.

Tax update: Hike in SDLT rates for non-UK residents

Tuesday 4 August 2020

Announced as part of Budget 2018, non-UK residents will face higher SDLT rates when purchasing a residential property in the UK from 1 April 2021. Draft legislation on the new rate and how it will operate has now been released.

Key contacts

Nick Haines

Partner

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Johanne Tisdale

Associate Director