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Planning Permission Explained: Risks, Delays, and Tax Implications

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Every property developer knows the excitement of spotting a high-potential site but without planning permission, even the best opportunity can become a costly mistake. Whether you’re pursuing your first planning uplift or scaling multi-site developments, the truth is: planning is the gatekeeper to profit, progress and peace of mind. And yet, it’s one of the […]

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Construction Industry Scheme (CIS): What Developers Need to Know

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f you’re a property developer hiring subcontractors, the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) might already be part of your world, even if you’re not a builder yourself. And getting it wrong? That can cost you time, money, and missed opportunities. From unnecessary tax deductions to unexpected HMRC penalties, the CIS can become a serious burden if

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How to Reinvest Development Profits into Your Next Project

How to Reinvest Development Profits into Your Next Project Tax-Efficiently

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You’ve just exited a development project, and the numbers look good. But before you celebrate, here’s a question worth asking: how are you going to reinvest those profits, without giving away more than you need to in tax? For developers with big ambitions, every percentage point saved can fund your next site, boost long-term wealth,

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How to Forecast Profitability in a Development Project

How to Forecast Profitability in a Development Project

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There’s no shortage of developers who start a project with excitement only to be caught off guard by costs, delays or a final profit that’s a fraction of what they expected. The truth? You can’t build confidently without a clear picture of profitability from day one. If you want to protect your time, maximise returns

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Extracting Personal Funds From Your Development Company

Extracting Personal Funds From Your Property Development Company

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You’ve completed the project. The profits are in the business bank account. But now comes the real question: how do you actually get paid, without losing half of it to tax? For developer-directors, extracting personal funds from a company can feel like walking a tightrope. Move too fast and you risk tax inefficiencies. Move too

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Paying Off Development Finance

Paying Off Development Finance: What’s the Smartest Exit Plan?

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Development finance can supercharge your project but without the right exit strategy, it can also drain your profits and cause last-minute panic. Whether you’re preparing to refinance, sell or retain the asset, how you clear your development loan can make or break your return. The smartest developers plan their exit well before the build finishes,

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Using Pensions to Build Wealth After a Development Exit

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You’ve completed the build. The sale is through. There’s profit in the bank, but what now? For many developers, this is the moment decisions matter most. You’ve worked hard to generate a lump sum, but if it just sits in your company or personal account, it’s vulnerable to tax, risk and underperformance. That’s where pension

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How to Track Costs Project-by-Project

Bookkeeping for Property Developers: How to Track Costs Project-by-Project

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If you’re a property developer juggling multiple sites, invoices, and build stages, you already know how easy it is to lose track of your numbers. You’re not just running a business – you’re managing a complex, high-stakes project with dozens of moving parts. And when the bookkeeping falls behind, the profit starts to slip through

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Managing VAT in a Property Development Business

Managing VAT in a Property Development Business

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VAT can make or break the profit margin in a property development project. Between ever-changing rules, different rates on residential and commercial builds, and complex reclaim processes, it’s no wonder many developers feel overwhelmed. But when managed correctly, VAT isn’t just a necessary evil, it can be a strategic tool. Navigating VAT in Construction Projects

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