Tax Advice for UK Property Traders, Letting Agents, and Renovators

 We help trading-focused property businesses run lean, stay compliant, and claim every relief they’re entitled to, from renovations to rent collection.

At The Tax Lead, we work with UK-based property traders, agents, and operational businesses that need more than just year-end accounts. We support companies that move fast, take risks, and want to keep their tax position tight and forward-looking.

Letting Agents

Running a letting agency means navigating rent collection, client money, commission fees, and compliance. We help you manage your tax, stay aligned with HMRC expectations, and ensure the business runs profitably from day to day.

Property Renovators

Buying, refurbishing, and selling property is full of moving parts. From capital versus revenue treatment to VAT on materials and labour, we help property renovators claim what they can and report it properly.

Property Management Companies

If you manage properties on behalf of landlords, accurate recordkeeping and fee treatment are essential. We help property management businesses stay compliant, reclaim eligible expenses, and reduce the risk of unexpected tax bills.

VAT Treatment of Mixed Activity

If your organisation has both charitable and commercial income streams, VAT becomes complicated fast. We help you apply the right treatment, recover what you can, and avoid common missteps.

Charitable vs Taxable Income Analysis

Not all income is equal in the eyes of HMRC. We work with finance teams to map and categorise income streams, helping you stay compliant and keep charitable status secure.

WHY PROPERTY BUSINESSES TRUST THE TAX LEAD

Property businesses trust The Tax Lead for expert tax solutions, ensuring maximum savings, compliance, and tailored financial strategies.

  • We speak your language and understand your obligations
  • Trusted by charitable groups, housing providers, and social landlords
  • Expertise in charity tax law, VAT complexities, and HMRC clearances
  • Strategic thinking that aligns structure with purpose
  • Human support that sees the big picture, not just line items
  • Alignment between charity governance and financial planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a property trading company register for VAT?

 Often yes, especially if your turnover from fees or sales exceeds the VAT threshold. We assess your position and guide your next step.

Can I claim tax relief on renovation work?

 Yes, depending on whether it’s capital or revenue spend. We help maximise relief through proper classification and recordkeeping.

What is the best structure for a letting agency?

It depends on your scale, funding, and risk profile. We help assess whether group Usually a limited company works best. We help you set it up, register for relevant taxes, and manage payroll and VAT correctly. structures or SPVs work best for your goals.

Are property traders taxed differently than landlords?

 Yes. Trading income is treated as business profit, not investment income. That changes how reliefs and costs are handled. We break it down for you.

What records do I need to keep for HMRC?

 Invoices, receipts, payroll reports, VAT returns, and accurate ledgers. We set you up with systems that make it easy.

Clients Feedback

Everything is now clear. We’re compliant, structured, and saving more than ever
tushar chowdhury
CEO at behance
We were treating our serviced accommodation income like investment income. TTL showed us where we were going wrong
Courtney Cook
CEO at behance
We thought we were being tax-efficient until The Tax Lead showed us where we were leaking thousands. Game-changer
Andriyko Podilnyk
CEO at behance
As a Dubai-based group investing in London, we needed someone who could bridge the gap. TTL was that partner
Hian Oliveira
CEO at behance
As a growing storage business, our old accountant couldn’t keep up. TTL understood the sector and gave us clarity
Guilherme Stecanella
CEO at behance
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