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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UK CBAM: Practical readiness for 2027
Watch a practical update on the latest developments, what businesses know today, and the key steps organisations should be taking to prepare.
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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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Financial Accounting, Tax and VAT Update autumn 2026
Join us this autumn for our update on the recent and upcoming financial accounting, tax and VAT changes.
multicolour containers
UK CBAM: Practical readiness for 2027
Watch a practical update on the latest developments, what businesses know today, and the key steps organisations should be taking to prepare.
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.
Group of business people in a team meeting
Financial Accounting, Tax and VAT Update autumn 2026
Join us this autumn for our update on the recent and upcoming financial accounting, tax and VAT changes.