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Property and Construction 

The property and construction market was hit particularly hard by global recession. Now, after a prolonged period of inactivity, mothballed projects are coming to life again. At Crowe Clark Whitehill we are well placed to help you plan for growth, whatever the circumstances. Whether you are looking for tax-friendly ways to structure a joint venture, release money from a partnership or undertake succession planning for a family business, our expert services and attention will give you peace of mind.

Our property and construction team works with a wide range of residential and commercial property investors, developers and related services. Our team has the expertise and capacity to take on all challenges, national and international. We take pride in building long-term relationships. We believe that listening and learning about your business and being experts in the sector is crucial to ensure you get the best possible service. Working together in partnership, we understand your organisation better and help you navigate the complex challenges you face, acting as trusted advisers with a genuine interest in your business.

Alongside other members of our property and construction team, we regularly attend real estate conferences and events such as MIPIM and the International Hotel Investment Forum. We have also written numerous articles for trade publications such as Property Week, Estates Gazettes, Commercial Moves, Property Investor News and Residential Property Investor, and hosted seminars on property tax issues.

See our services below on how we can assist you and your business. 

 


  To meet our Property and Construction team, click here. 

 

Statutory compliance 

  • Statutory audit and accounting.
  • Corporate and personal tax compliance.
  • Registered office services.
  • Payroll services and bookkeeping.
  • International audit.
  • International tax compliance
  • Branch office filings and registered office.
 

Taxation 

  • Tax advice on property vehicle structuring.
  • Capital allowance planning.
  • Capital gains tax planning.
  • Exit tax planning.
  • Non Dom tax planning.
  • Structuring foreign property vehicles.
  • Transfer pricing. 

     
 

Corporate finance  

  • Assistance on raising equity and debt.
  • Public offers, public to private deals and delistings.
  • Exit planning.
  • Property acquisitions and disposals.
  • Reporting accountant services.
  • Structuring property vehicles.
  • Operator and placing agent for unregulated Collective Investment Schemes.
  • Cross-border M&A. 
 

Advice for shareholders and directors  

  • Exit strategy and property disposal.
  • Wealth management and personal financial planning.
  • Estate and trust planning.
  • Share valuations and share scheme planning.
  • Shareholder and director tax services.
  • Tax-efficient structuring.
  • Expatriate and high net worth tax planning.  

 

 

Advice for employers and employees  

  • CIS advice.
  • Employment tax advice and pensions.
  • PAYE settlement and compliance review assistance.
  • Expatriate tax services.  
 		  

Assisting overseas investment  

We advised a German investment fund on a proposed £150 million UK property acquisition through a partnership structure. This included discussions with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to agree a practical approach to dealing with UK tax returns for some 2,000 German partners.

Acting as an advocate to HMRC  

HMRC challenged a taxpayer’s categorisation of properties between investment and stock, seeking to reclassify a number which would give rise to substantial UK tax costs. After correspondence and meetings with HMRC we were able to settle matters with no tax liability arising.

Restructuring for tax efficiency  

We worked with a mixed developer and investor to restructure their property portfolios tax efficiently, including the introduction of a Limited Liability Partnership and offshore companies.

Fundraising for an international group  

We acted as reporting accountants to the flotation on the London Stock Exchange of an international group involved in residential developments in Asia. We worked with nomads, brokers, financial and legal advisers in the UK, Jersey, and Asia to achieve a successful float. We advised on the tax implications of investing in real estate and advised on the corporate structure, including the impact of changing tax regulations. The company had market capitalisation of US $162 million on admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, and going forward we also acted as international auditors of the group and Asian subsidiaries. 

Contact Us
Stacy Eden / Paul Fay
London, UK
+44 (0)20 7842 7100

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