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PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CHALLENGES

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The property and construction sector has experienced real challenges of late. Growth has been subdued, with issues of housing supply, scarcity of affordable land, tax changes, and planning approvals remaining a problem. Other tax reliefs should not be overlooked.

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Property & Construction: Spring Budget 2024 Predictions & Wish List

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. See our Property & Construction Team’s predictions and wish list for the Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024 below. A decreasing stock of private rental housing could be disastrous for low-income families as there is also a lack of available social housing.

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A mixed autumn statement for the property and construction sector   

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The autumn statement has been a mixed bag for the property and construction sector. Here’s our summary of the main points: What does this mean for the Construction sector ? Some landlords are paying tax even though they are not profitable.

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Business Tax: Property matters

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Businesses operating within the property and construction sector may have specific needs and requirements that are not commonly found in other sectors. This may include for example complying with the Construction Industry Scheme.

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Spring Budget 2024 – Property Sector Commentary

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The FHL regime has been around for years and provides individuals and companies who hire out furnished properties as holiday lets with various tax advantages. Did the budget produce any positives for the property and construction sector?

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Stamp Duty Land Tax – Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR)

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. How does stamp duty land tax relief work? The application of the relief provides some attractive tax savings and also has some surprising applications. For specialist advice please do not hesitate to contact Menzies stamp duty tax expert,  Richard Turner  directly.

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Changes to Structures and Buildings Allowance

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Who do the new tax relief rules apply to? Whilst it may appear that many costs of a construction project will not qualify for plant and machinery allowances, it is certainly worth investigating as the rules are detailed and may apply to more costs than expected.