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Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Construction & Property Incentives Partner

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15 April 2025

  • Construction & Property
  • Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainability
  • Construction & Property Incentives
New capital allowances ruling could mean more tax relief for large infrastructure projects

A recent court appeal has broadened the range of activities that may qualify for capital allowances on large-scale projects. This is particularly relevant for the Infrastructure & Renewables sector, but could apply to projects in a variety of other sectors too. Michael Murray, Construction and Property Incentives Partner explains further.

Karen Brown

Karen Brown

Tax Assistant Manager

12 December 2024

  • Construction & Property
  • VAT & Duty
VAT on developing buildings

A key consideration of development budgets is the VAT incurred on the costs involved. This can take the form of a cashflow cost for “End-Users” of the buildings, i.e., paying VAT on the charges raised by the contractors and then recovering this via VAT returns. Or the VAT could represent an absolute cost if it is not recoverable in the hands of the developer. It is crucial, therefore, that VAT reliefs which apply to certain elements of construction works are applied, where available. Here we summarise the two key VAT reliefs, and how they apply.

Michael Jamieson

Michael Jamieson

Tax Senior Manager

04 July 2024

  • Construction & Property
  • Private Client Tax
Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) – Changes effective from 1 April 2024

Following an extensive consultation period by Revenue Scotland, new legislation was introduced on 1 April 2024 to alter and, in most instances, improve the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (“LBTT”) rules in respect of the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS).

Jonathan Corsie

Jonathan Corsie

Tax Assistant Manager

30 May 2024

  • Construction & Property
  • VAT & Duty
VAT and Commercial Property

Some of the highest value transactions that businesses incur are often related to the acquisition or disposal of commercial property.

Laura Ritchie

Laura Ritchie

Tax Senior Manager

13 March 2024

  • Construction & Property
Return deadline approaching for Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings

Relevant entities that hold residential properties valued in excess of £500,000 at 1 April 2022, will need to take action.  2024/25 ATED returns are due to be submitted to HMRC by 30 April 2024.

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