About Simon

25+ years of specialist experience

Simon Skinner is a specialist with extensive experience across commercial property acquisitions, construction projects, refurbishments, healthcare, overseas depreciation regimes and HMRC enquiry support.

Technical expertise

In-depth knowledge of CAA 2001, entitlement, elections and claim preparation.

Commercial focus

Practical advice that helps clients identify relief, reduce tax liability and improve cash flow.

Client partnership

Working alongside accountants, solicitors, agents, finance teams and project teams.

Book Consultation

A career dedicated to Capital Allowances.

With over 25 years working within Capital Allowances, Simon has built deep technical knowledge and real-world experience across the full spectrum of property and construction projects.

His career spans leading specialist consultancies, a top accountancy firm, global property consultancies and independent practice — giving him a rounded perspective on what delivers results for clients and their advisors.

Specialist Consultancies

Early career working with leading niche Capital Allowances consultancies, building strong technical and surveying foundations.
Leading Accountancy Firm

Advising a broad range of clients and working closely with tax teams on complex claims and transactions.
Global Property Consultancies

Senior roles with internationally recognised property consultancies, advising on high-value projects and portfolios worldwide.
Independent Advisor

Today, Simon provides independent, specialist advice with a focus on maximising relief and achieving the best outcomes for clients.

YEARS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Broad experience across commercial property, healthcare, retail, offices and development projects.

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Largest acquisition assessed

Identifying qualifying plant and machinery within property acquisitions.

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Under construction

Maximising relief on complex construction and fit-outs.

More than tax advice alone.

Capital Allowances claims often sit at the point where tax, property, construction and legal entitlement overlap. Simon combines technical Capital Allowances knowledge with practical surveying and building cost experience, allowing him to assess expenditure in detail and identify qualifying assets that may otherwise be missed.

This experience is particularly valuable where claims involve acquisitions, refurbishment projects, fit-outs, historic expenditure, complex ledgers, project documentation or transaction due diligence.

Building cost knowledge

Assessing project expenditure, construction records, ledgers and installed assets.

Legislation & entitlement

Applying Capital Allowances legislation, including CAA 2001 and entitlement rules.

Transactions & s198 elections

Advising on due diligence, elections, wording and negotiations during property transactions.

HMRC-ready reporting

Preparing clear, evidenced reports designed to support the claim if questions arise.

Experience across a wide range of sectors.

From individual property transactions to large portfolios, Simon has advised across a broad mix of commercial property, construction and specialist asset types.

Commercial acquisitions

Optimising capital allowances for high-value office, retail, and mixed-use property purchases.
Construction & developments

Specialist advice on new build projects and major structural expansions to maximise relief.
Healthcare & care homes

Expertise in clinical facilities, residential care settings, and private hospital installations.
Refurbishments & fit-outs

Identifying hidden qualifying plant and machinery in extensive interior renovations.
Industrial portfolios

Comprehensive audit for manufacturing sites, logistics hubs, and large-scale industrial parks.
Land remediation

Navigating tax reliefs available for the decontamination of previously used industrial sites.
Nurseries & education

Customised capital allowance strategies for private schools, nurseries, and colleges.
Overseas cost segregation

International tax planning for multi-jurisdictional assets and complex global structures.