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Robert Winters

Robert Winters

Construction & Property Incentives Director

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24 September 2026

  • Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Construction & Property Incentives
How capital allowances can support engineering and manufacturing businesses

Investing in property, plant and machinery is often essential for growth in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, but many businesses fail to maximise the tax relief available. Understanding capital allowances can help unlock valuable savings, improve cash flow and ensure investment decisions deliver their full financial benefit.

Vicki Smith & Robert Winters

Vicki Smith & Robert Winters

14 August 2026

  • Rural
  • Construction & Property Incentives
When is a shed not a shed? What recent tax cases could mean for agricultural buildings

A grain store may look like a shed, but recent tax cases suggest it could be something much more valuable from a capital allowances perspective. Robert Winters and Vicki Smith explain further.

Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Construction & Property Incentives Partner

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19 May 2026

  • Construction & Property
  • Construction & Property Incentives
Major UK Construction payment reforms

The UK Government’s proposed crackdown on late payment and ban on retentions could transform construction payment practices, with major implications for cashflow, risk allocation and contract strategy across the sector.

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.

Michael Murray

Michael Murray

Construction & Property Incentives Partner

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06 November 2024

  • Construction & Property Incentives
Could you benefit from Land Remediation Relief?

Land Remediation Relief (LRR) is available to incentivise the remediation of contaminated or derelict land. First introduced in 2001 and subsequently updated and expanded in 2009, LRR can offer significant benefits to corporation taxpayers that acquire contaminated or derelict land in the UK.

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