Private Rented Sector (PRS) & Capital Allowances Capital allowances and contaminated land can have a significant impact on the financial viability of PRS projects. Lovell Consulting are actively involved in several PRS projects. This note sets out the key capital
Read moreSince April 2014 the legislation has been substantially tightened for capital allowances when buying commercial property. The allowances can be significant and often represent around 10%-25% of the purchase price of the property. There are standard Commercial Property Standard Enquiries
Read moreEach year Lovell Consulting awards a prize of £1000 to an outstanding quantity surveying student at the University of Reading. The annual graduation celebration for the School of Construction Management and Engineering took place on Friday 10th July, and
Read moreSUMMER BUDGET 2015 The Summer Budget on 8 July 2015 announced a number of capital allowances and property tax changes; Annual Investment Allowance The government will increase the permanent level of the AIA from £25,000 to £200,000 for all
Read moreBenefits of Claiming Annual Investment Allowances The Government has tried to incentivise business to accelerate investment in plant and machinery. It has done this by introducing an Annual Investment Allowance (AIA). Capital allowances are normally given over time. The AIA
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John Lovell of Lovell Consulting , interviewed by Melissa Moore of LexisPSL Property, reflects on how changes to the Finance Act in April 2014 have affected real estate transactions. Why are capital allowances important to property clients and their lawyers? Businesses
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