Adam Cutler

Adam Cutler

Director, VAT, Customs and International Trade
London

I lead our social housing tax team and our real estate VAT team. I provide VAT advice to housing associations, other non-profits, corporates, professional practices, private clients and pension funds.

I have a particular focus on VAT issues surrounding property investment, development and occupation.

What I Do

  • Property VAT
  • Construction VAT
  • Capital Goods Scheme
  • Partial Exemption

My Clients

  • Housing associations
  • Commercial property investors
  • Property developers
  • Property occupiers
  • Contractors and property professionals
Clear Filter
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Changes to VAT Capital Goods Scheme
The government has confirmed the previously announced changes to the Capital Goods Scheme, effective from the end of July.
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Overage payments: are they always subject to VAT
HMRC has now published long-awaited confirmation of its policy on overage payments.
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Selling commercial property
Most landlords and many other owners of commercial property will have opted to tax their property.
Closeup of The Gherkin windows
Changes to VAT Capital Goods Scheme
The government has confirmed the previously announced changes to the Capital Goods Scheme, effective from the end of July.
Wooden-houses-with-magnify-glass
Overage payments: are they always subject to VAT
HMRC has now published long-awaited confirmation of its policy on overage payments.
Empty-shopping-centre
Selling commercial property
Most landlords and many other owners of commercial property will have opted to tax their property.

My Memberships


  • Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Tax
  • Member, British Property Federation VAT Committee

Publications


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Introduction to Tax for Housing Associations 2026
A practical online course covering key tax issues for housing associations, including VAT, corporation tax, SDLT and employment taxes.
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Professional Practices technical briefing series
Join Crowe UK’s Professional Practices technical briefing series covering FRS 102, VAT and LLP compliance, helping finance leaders stay compliant.
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Charity VAT update
Join our Charity VAT update for the latest developments that will be affecting the sector.
magnifying wooden house
Introduction to Tax for Housing Associations 2026
A practical online course covering key tax issues for housing associations, including VAT, corporation tax, SDLT and employment taxes.
A team meeting in the office
Professional Practices technical briefing series
Join Crowe UK’s Professional Practices technical briefing series covering FRS 102, VAT and LLP compliance, helping finance leaders stay compliant.
Three people working on post it notes
Charity VAT update
Join our Charity VAT update for the latest developments that will be affecting the sector.