Our work with real estate and construction companies means we’re close to the issues that matter to you and your business. This allows us to offer tailored advice to support your day-to-day activities and special projects or transactions.

Across the private rented sector (PRS), owner occupiers and commercial real estate (CRE), our expertise helps real estate businesses adapt, streamline and grow in a constantly changing landscape.

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Working across the real estate sector

Our dedicated team provides a range of services to clients, including advice on restructuring, transactions, tax and business incentives as well as audit and assurance. We cover the entire property landscape, including land supply, investors, advisors, developers, debt providers, housebuilders and construction businesses, real estate owners and asset managers.

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How we can help

We support our real estate clients throughout their lifecycle, from acquisition to exit. 

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Transactions and advisory due diligence

Our tax and transaction teams provide due diligence for corporate acquisitions, advice on asset or portfolio acquisitions and disposals, help with transaction structuring and support all real estate decision-making.

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Tax advisory and compliance

Complying with tax laws and regulations is a constant challenge in UK real estate. We can help you navigate all stages of the tax compliance lifecycle, from preparation and management to the execution of tax filings.

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Audit and assurance

Our audit and assurance division provides support in preparing financial statements (under IFRS or FRS 102), whether you’re a single entity or part of UK or international groups, meeting all of your compliance needs.

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Capital allowances (tax relief for capital expenditure)

Businesses that incur capital expenditure can claim tax deductions for qualifying capital expenditure. We can help maximise your claims, advising how to unlock previously unidentified tax relief.

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Business rates

Our business rates team helps ratepayers identify opportunities to challenge valuations and maximise savings. We work with the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) and local authorities to positively shape business rates assessments.

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Restructuring advisory

Our restructuring team works with landlords when tenants request a rent deferment, write-off, debt rephasing or re-gear. We seek to agree bilateral engagement and review the financial performance of the tenant business.

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Financial reporting for ESG

With reporting requirements increasing, we offer an independent review of current climate-related disclosures against UK regulatory requirements and other reporting frameworks.

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Research and development (R&D)

Our dedicated R&D team have worked with many property developers and construction businesses who have pioneered alternative construction methods to identify and maximise their R&D claims on qualifying expenditure.

Why choose S&W for your real estate advisory and tax needs

We are a leading advisor to businesses in the real estate industry. Our expert team can help with a wide range of your business needs.

Deep sector knowledge
Our clients span the full property lifecycle, so we understand the current and upcoming challenges and regulations relevant to your business.
Local & global expertise
Our construction and real estate experts have huge experience and the local, national and global knowledge to help you succeed.
Breadth of service
Working across the sector, we’re close to the issues that matter to your business and offer tailored and extensive services.

Get in touch

By getting to know your business goals, we can create a plan that will help you thrive. Contact us today to see how our expert team can support and streamline your strategy.