When you’re building a property portfolio, scaling a business, or planning for legacy, the wrong accountant costs you more than money. Maybe your current accountant files the basics, but can’t answer your property tax questions. Maybe they don’t understand how your SPV works. Maybe they nod along at “SSAS” but can’t explain how it fits […]
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Behind every successful property development is a team of professionals who know how to work together. As a developer, your profit doesn’t just depend on market timing or build quality, it depends on how well your solicitor, architect and broker align with your vision, your budget and each other. Without the right team dynamic, projects
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If you’re a multi-business entrepreneur, property investor or strategic acquirer, you may be wondering: can I buy a business through a holding company and should I? The short answer is yes. And if done correctly, it can be one of the smartest ways to scale, protect your assets and build long-term wealth. What Is a
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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