CAPITAL ALLOWANCES SPECIALIST
Unlock tax relief hidden within commercial property.
Senior capital allowances advice for acquisitions, construction, refurbishments and fit-outs — backed by over 25 years’ specialist experience
Years Capital allowances experience
Broad experience across commercial property, healthcare, retail, offices and development projects.
Largest acquisition assessed
Identifying qualifying plant and machinery within property acquisitions.
Under construction
Maximising relief on complex construction and fit-outs.
Technical excellence in Capital Allowances.
Capital allowances require more than a standard accounting review. Effective claims combine tax knowledge, construction understanding, accounting analysis and property transaction expertise.
Direct Tax Mitigation
Lower corporation or income tax liabilities through forensic cost analysis.
HMRC Compliance
Technically robust reports prepared with HMRC enquiry risk in mind.
Acquisitions
Forensic valuation of fixtures in purchased buildings to unlock trapped value.
Developments
Detailed analysis of project spend to maximise AIA and full expensing benefits.
Transaction Support
Drafting s198 elections and technical tax clauses for property contracts.
Technical Defence
Independent support for complex enquiries and historical claim reviews.
Understanding Capital Allowances.
In plain English, capital allowances allow businesses to reduce taxable profit by claiming tax relief on qualifying plant and machinery within commercial property.
Acquisitions
Unlocking value from existing building fixtures and fittings at the point of purchase.
Construction & Developments
Identifying qualifying spend in new builds, fit-outs and M&E systems.
Refurbishments & Fit-outs
Detailed analysis of improvement projects to identify qualifying capital allowances and related reliefs.
BEYOND STANDARD ACCOUNTING
Why use a specialist?
Miss one of these areas and valuable tax relief can be lost.
Tax Strategy
Navigating complex legislation including Full Expensing, Annual Investment Allowances, and specific capital/revenue distinctions.
Construction
Technical knowledge of building systems, M&E services, and architectural specifications.
Accounting
Integration with existing tax computations and forensic analysis of historical cost data.
Property Law
Managing s198 elections and complex contractual tax clauses during property transactions.
Engagement Process.
A streamlined, professional methodology designed to deliver a clear, structured process with minimal disruption.
Discovery Call
An initial technical assessment to identify potential claim viability.
Proposal
A clear scope of work with defined fee structures and outcome expectations.
Information Gathering
Secure collection of relevant purchase contracts or construction cost data.
Site Visit
Professional survey of the asset to document qualifying fixtures and plant.
Technical Report
A robust, survey-led report to support the claim within the tax return.
HMRC Defence
Ongoing support for any technical enquiries or clarifications requested.
SENIOR CAPITAL ALLOWANCES ADVISOR
Simon Skinner
With over 25 years of specialised experience, Simon Skinner provides senior, specialist capital allowances advice grounded in practical surveying, tax and property transaction knowledge.
Having worked across major property acquisitions, development projects, healthcare portfolios, international funds and landmark commercial assets, Simon ensures every relevant technical detail is considered to maximise relief while maintaining HMRC compliance.
SELECTED CASE STUDIES
Proven Outcomes.
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The Cost of Not Knowing
A missed tax insight turned a 180,000 pound opportunity into an 800,000 pound gap. -
£150,000 Left on the Table
Section 25 incidental works added a six figure uplift. -
The £300,000 Missed Claim
Solicitor election oversight led to major allowances clawback.
Discuss your portfolio with a specialist.
Secure an initial technical review of your property assets or upcoming construction project.
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