Cowgills provides a full range of financial services to the property industry
Whilst the finance team work with many North West developers and investors to assist at all stages of a project from funding to bank negotiation, Cowgills also delivers a complete suite of financial and business advisory services from structuring and cashflow assistance through to tax advice and wealth management.
Property development and coronavirus
In the current challenging times, many of our clients are seeking assurances from funders, contractors, supply chain and professional support services.
VAT considerations when converting commercial property to residential use
When converting a commercial property into residential use, there are a number of VAT issues to consider and it’s essential to get the treatment right at the outset in...
Change to Capital Gains Tax on disposal of residential property imminent
Residential property owners have certainly had to put up with their share of tax changes in recent years and now there’s another fundamental change on the horizon where disposal...
Top tax tips for commercial property landlords
Here are Cowgills top five tax tips for commercial property landlords operating as individual owners or in partnerships.
Tax changes for landlords and second home owners
Landlords and people with second homes have been on the receiving end of numerous tax changes in recent years, many of which have hit them hard in the pocket....
VAT implications of barter transactions
Occasionally property transactions can involve the giving or receiving of so called 'consideration' in addition to a more usual financial transaction. Make sure you understand the VAT implications to...
Act now to make the most of Entrepreneurs’ Relief
Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) – How long will it last? There’s been much uncertainty lately for property business owners, with a General Election and three and a half years of...
Is it time to think about succession planning?
Planning for succession can be an area which is often overlooked until it’s too late. Here are some top tips to consider when contemplating exiting your business either through...
Selling a property company: taxation and due diligence advice
If you are looking to sell a property development company or construction business that trades through a limited company, be aware that there are potentially extensive taxation and legal...
Top tips for bridging market borrowers
The Ronseal advert slogan “it does what it says on the tin” sums up one of the key attributes of a short-term lender. Cut away all the jargon and...
