Property

Building wealth through
property, efficiently.

SDLT planning, CGT mitigation, SPV structures, and portfolio accounting for landlords and developers. We help property investors and developers build and protect wealth — with the tax efficiency the sector demands.

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Property development
Our expertise

We understand
property & real estate

Property investment and development sits at the intersection of some of the UK's most complex tax legislation. SDLT, CGT, ATED, Section 24 interest relief restrictions, furnished holiday let changes — the rules are detailed, frequently changing, and the stakes are high. We work with landlords, portfolio investors, and property developers to structure their affairs properly and plan their tax position efficiently.

SDLT
Planning can save 2–5% on qualifying transactions
28%
CGT rate on residential property for higher rate taxpayers
S.24
Interest restriction cost thousands to portfolio landlords
The challenges

What makes property
accounting complex

01
SDLT planning
Stamp Duty Land Tax represents a significant cost on acquisition. With the right structure and timing — multiple dwellings relief, mixed-use treatment, partnership transfers — the liability can often be reduced materially.
02
CGT mitigation on disposal
Timing disposals, using annual exemptions, structuring sales between spouses, and considering incorporation relief are all tools in the CGT planning toolkit. We model the scenarios before you transact.
03
SPV and portfolio structure
Holding property in a limited company structure can be highly tax-efficient for portfolio investors — but it isn't always the right answer. We model the full picture: income tax vs corporation tax, extraction costs, and long-term estate planning.
04
Section 24 and finance costs
Individual landlords can no longer deduct finance costs directly from rental income — they receive a 20% tax credit instead. For higher-rate taxpayers, this is a significant hit. We model the impact and advise on mitigation strategies.
What we do

Services for
property businesses

Every business we work with gets the full Runway service — but informed by deep sector knowledge. Here are the areas where we add the most value for property businesses specifically.

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01
SDLT planning and compliance
02
CGT mitigation strategies
03
SPV and holding company structures
04
Portfolio accounting and management accounts
05
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)
06
VAT on property transactions
Client story
“Runway helped us restructure our portfolio into an SPV before we scaled. The tax savings over five years will be significant. I wish we'd done it sooner.”
David and Claire Northwood
Portfolio Landlords, 12 properties
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