Property Investors

GETTING THE RIGHT ADVICE

The 2008 budget has changed the landscape for investors in the UK dramatically. With Capital Gains Tax becoming the “tax of choice”, and UK investors being encouraged to use a tax transparent vehicle to minimise the taxes payable on the eventual disposal of their properties, choosing the right vehicle for your investment is critical.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

We have been advising both UK and overseas investors on the best way to invest in property for many years. We can advise you on:

• Limited Liability Partnerships
• General Partnerships
• UK Limited Companies
• Limited Companies established in other EU states
• Offshore Companies and Trusts

As well as advising on the best structure to use to minimise Capital Gains Tax, Income Tax and Corporation Tax we also have VAT specialists who will look at each transaction to ensure that no inadvertent VAT liabilities are triggered.

Our corporate mortgage brokers at Blacktower Financial Advisers can also assist with raising finance.

Once a property has been acquired, our tax team will work with you to ensure that Capital Allowance claims are maximised and that any remediation work that qualifies for Remediation Relief is identified and full tax allowances obtained. For overseas landlords we will ensure that registration with H M Revenue & Customs is processed promptly and that the annual returns required under the overseas landlord scheme are filed. Annual accounts will be prepared by the audit and accounts team.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

We will provide you with the right advice at the right time in order to make the maximum financial impact. We do this by providing you with a Partner who is accessible, who will take the time to understand your business and who will co-ordinate a team of accounting, tax and audit specialists to successfully meet your objectives.

ABOUT KINGSTON SMITH'S PROPERTY TEAM

Kingston Smith is the fastest growing top 20 firm of Chartered Accountants. Our property team have considerable experience in the property sector and work with clients in development, construction, investment and management. We help these clients run their businesses more successfully by providing practical advice such as planning ownership structures to minimise their tax exposure, accounting services ranging from bookkeeping, management accounts to the preparation and audit of year end financial statements to improve financial efficiency and helping source alternative methods of funding.

To find out more about Kingston Smith's bespoke services to the sector click here

CONTACT US

Kingston Smith Property Team

Martin Muirhead +44 (0) 20 7566 3705
Heather Powell +44 (0) 20 7566 3811
David Benton +44 (0) 1708 759 701
David Montgomery +44 (0) 1737 781 545
Jonathan Seymour +44 (0) 20 8848 5531
Nigel Birch +44 (0) 1727 896 006

Blacktower Financial Advisers

Beverley Ham +44 (0) 20 8336 6350

Funding advice is provided by Blacktower Financial Advisers Limited, who are part of Kingston Smith. Blacktower Financial Advisers Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The FSA do not regulate tax advice, investment in commercial property or commercial mortgages.