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Social Housing

Helping those who work in the social housing sector.

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Importing goods from 2021: What housing associations need to know

The way VAT and Customs Duties are dealt with on goods imported from the EU will change in January 2021.
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Importing goods from 2021: What housing associations need to know

The way VAT and Customs Duties are dealt with on goods imported from the EU will change in January 2021.
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Housing Associations and Going Concern 

Assisting Trustees and Management in preparing accruals-based financial statements to report on the financial position of their housing association.
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Don’t forget tax if you are considering changing the tenure mix

How HA's need to factor in any tax costs when modelling the effect of changing the tenure mix for developments in progress.
VAT treatment of call options on property confirmed

VAT treatment of call options on property confirmed

Recent First-tier Tribunal confirms that HMRC’s policy on options to acquire land should be treated as exempt from VAT.
Coronavirus: financial reporting considerations for housing associations

Coronavirus: financial reporting considerations for housing associations

This update considers the potential impact of COVID-19 on the yet to be published annual reports and financial statements of housing associations.

Foundations: Autumn 2020

Our Autumn edition of Foundations includes: 

  • Providing assurance in uncertainty
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting
  • Housing Associations: Don’t forget tax if you are considering changing the tenure mix
  • Converting surplus offices and shops
  • Furlough claim accuracy
  • VAT treatment of call options on property confirmed
  • The risk of cybercrime for social housing organisations 
  • Tax impacts of rent reductions and deferment
  • FRED 76 COVID-19 relegated rent concessions.
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Non Profit webinars

Live and on-demand webinars covering practical issues that impact non profits.  
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About us

We are one of the UK’s leading teams serving the non profits sector and have in-depth experience in and knowledge of, social housing, gained through more than 20 years of active involvement in the sector. We have advised Registered Providers (RPs), local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations (ALMOs), homelessness charities, and domiciliary care providers, as well as private sector developers.

We know that social housing is a challenging sector, and those those working within it are continually being asked to do more with less. We can help you minimise tax expenditure, find efficiencies, and maximise reliefs and allowances. We help you with your financial efficiency, so that you can serve your communities.

What we do for you

  • Specialist VAT advice
  • Advice on charities and other reliefs for corporate tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax
  • Specialist advice on employee taxes and benefits including the Construction Industry Scheme
  • Validation of business plans, annual efficiency statements and other key performance indicators
  • External audit services including service charge statement audits
  • Internal audit services
  • Advice on raising new debt and other corporate finance matters

Webinars

Converting surplus offices and shops
Covers VAT, direct tax, ATED and SDLT implications of acquiring non-residential building with an intention to convert them, including sub-letting and allowing community use.
Available on demand
Tax implications of changing tenure mix
We will explore some of the reasons why it is important to take into account tax adjustments when re-assessing development plans
Available on demand
Tax impacts of rent reductions and deferment
Lockdown agreements between landlords and tenants are taking many forms but we look at the three most popular options.
Available on demand
Back to Basics: VAT for Housing Associations
Our series of six short webinars provide you with insight into some of the key VAT concepts for housing associations. 
Available on demand
Social Housing VAT update
Our update examines the key VAT developments in the last 18 months that affect the sector, and how providers of social housing can prepare for the changes ahead.
Available on demand
Housing Associations: VAT exemption for cost sharing 
What do the new rules mean for housings associations and how you can reduce costs for all parties. 
Available on demand
Housing Associations: Making Tax Digital 2019
Incorporating all of the new information that has been issued by HMRC. Focusing on the issues that HAs are facing getting their records ready for MTD.
Available on demand
Converting surplus offices and shops
Covers VAT, direct tax, ATED and SDLT implications of acquiring non-residential building with an intention to convert them, including sub-letting and allowing community use.
Available on demand
Tax implications of changing tenure mix
We will explore some of the reasons why it is important to take into account tax adjustments when re-assessing development plans
Available on demand
Tax impacts of rent reductions and deferment
Lockdown agreements between landlords and tenants are taking many forms but we look at the three most popular options.
Available on demand
Back to Basics: VAT for Housing Associations
Our series of six short webinars provide you with insight into some of the key VAT concepts for housing associations. 
Available on demand
Social Housing VAT update
Our update examines the key VAT developments in the last 18 months that affect the sector, and how providers of social housing can prepare for the changes ahead.
Available on demand
Housing Associations: VAT exemption for cost sharing 
What do the new rules mean for housings associations and how you can reduce costs for all parties. 
Available on demand
Housing Associations: Making Tax Digital 2019
Incorporating all of the new information that has been issued by HMRC. Focusing on the issues that HAs are facing getting their records ready for MTD.
Available on demand

Contact us

Julia-Poulter
Julia Poulter
Partner, Non Profits
London
+44 (0)20 7842 5216
Read Julia's full CV