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VAT: Case Study of a New House Developer

3 July 2025

As part of our series of articles about VAT and property development please find an outline a recent case study where our advice enabled...

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Pros and Cons of the Option to Tax on a Property

2 July 2025

The "Option to Tax" on a commercial property or land allows commercial property developers and owners to opt to charge VAT on certain property...

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VAT on Onward Intention of the Developer

1 July 2025

This is particularly important and determines whether you can recover VAT on the construction costs and other professional fees of the...

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Charity Update July 2025

1 July 2025

Discover the latest insights into the charity sector with the Kreston UK Charities Report 2025...

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Commercial to Residential Property: VAT Implications

30 June 2025

Whether you are a developer, landlord, or investor, understanding how VAT regulations apply to such projects is crucial...

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We Earn 2025/2026 Great Place To Work Certification™

30 June 2025

We’re proud to announce that for the second year in a row we have been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, a prestigious award based entirely...

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AI, Tax and the Digital Shift: What Businesses Need to Know

30 June 2025

The growing use of AI and automation in the UK tax system is set to reshape how businesses engage with compliance, reporting and reliefs...

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Finance Update June 2025

30 June 2025

In this month’s Enews there is lots to update you on including, James Cowper Kreston being shortlisted as a finalist for the...

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Our Corporate Finance team advises Agathos

27 June 2025

Our Corporate Finance team recently provided financial due diligence services to  Agathos Management LLP on their investment in...

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College Attached to University Qualifies for VAT Exemption

25 June 2025

Solent Pathway Campus Ltd is a Joint Venture between Solent University and another company. Students obtain a foundation award...

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Our Corporate Finance team advises IBS Office Solutions

24 June 2025

Our Corporate Finance team advises IBS Office Solutions on their sale to Buck Star Managed Services Limited...

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Education Update June 2025

24 June 2025

In this month's Education Update, we look at the Charity SORP Changes. The long-awaited exposure draft of the new charity statement of...

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The VAT Tribunal - VAT education exemption

23 June 2025

A recent First Tier Tribunal (FTT) found that dance classes provided as tuition were outside the VAT exemption because the subjects...

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Wider interpretation of the VAT fundraising exemption

20 June 2025

HMRC issued a Revenue & Customs Brief this week confirming the VAT Upper Tribunal decision in January in favour of the Yorkshire...

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HMRC’s R&D advance clearances consultation

19 June 2025

HMRC recently asked for views on creating a expanded clearance process for R&D tax relief. The aim is to give companies more certainty...

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Expanding your Business into the UK and Europe

17 June 2025

The UK Government wants to encourage multinational companies to come to the UK. Tax legislation in the UK makes the UK a ...

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Our Rural Specialists Cautiously Welcome Spending Review

12 June 2025

James Cowper Kreston’s rural team joins industry bodies in cautiously welcoming the outcome of the Spending Review, whilst acknowledging that the...

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Shortlisted for Employer of the Year Award 2025

12 June 2025

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Employer of the Year award at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2025. 

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