Property Focus 2021 - Essential Advice for Businesses and Landlords

In view of the unsettled economic situation, the Mercer & Hole team will be presenting a webinar to consider the position for businesses, landlords and property owners in 2021 and how forthcoming changes might impact you.

Whether you are a property developer considering your next move or a landlord wanting to take more control, you need to be aware of some key changes that are coming into force this year so that you can take full advantage of any tax benefits available whilst avoiding unwelcome surprises.

In this webinar, our expert team will look at the following issues and their implications on your business or personal investments:

• Bridging the gap – issues to consider when taking or granting a short-term commercial property let
• Landlords’ ability to take enforcement: latest position on changes expected to be introduced end of June?
• CVAs and what should a landlord do when they receive a CVA proposal?
• Residential Property Development in the UK
• Residential Property Developer Tax – an update on the proposals for this new tax
• Our team will discuss whether it is advisable for trading companies to acquire residential properties
• Useful funding techniques
• Pensions and property ownership
• Considerations when gifting or selling property assets

This topical event about all things property will be hosted by Phil Fenn, Audit and Business Advisory Partner. Phil’s experience in industry and his day-to-day management of a varied SME and corporate client base means he is well-placed to pose questions to the Mercer & Hole team of experts:

Mark Pashley, Corporate and Business Tax Partner
Mark has a wealth of experience advising clients on matters relating to capital allowances on commercial property portfolios.

Alison Palmer, Private Client Partner
Alison advises clients on all taxation aspects of their financial affairs, including Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax planning.

Jane Stacey, VAT Director
Jane has considerable experience of advising clients in the real estate sector which includes property investment, development and construction.

Dominic Dumville, Corporate Restructuring Partner
Dominic is a licenced insolvency practitioner and corporate finance professional.