Plan and control cost, manage risk and buy value
Our global cost databases are amongst the largest in the commercial real estate world. That gives us a profound understanding of construction costs, the construction market and the many factors that drive cost.
We can anticipate and mitigate the risks that come from rapid changes in economies, supply chains and manufacturing, helping to reduce their impact on your project budget. You might see this volatility as a risk, we see it as an opportunity for you. One that we can unlock.
Our board level relationships with the supply chain means we can get your project the attention it deserves and the team it needs to make sure it’s completed successfully.
These are some of the ways we can add value to every stage of the project lifecycle:
- Driving cost certainty and good governance at both project and portfolio level
- Providing insights from our global cost database, in areas like international, national, and local benchmark costs for different project types
- Optimising expenditure to focus on value for money and cost saving
- Improving our clients decision-making capability through data analytics
- Mitigating risk through the implementation of prudent financial oversight
- Driving savings and promoting continual value management
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Buying, selling, developing or fitting-out commercial property? Our capital allowances team makes sure you make the most of every opportunity for tax savings.
Unlocking hidden value
We’re capital allowances experts. We pride ourselves on deep technical knowledge and our record of getting the best results for our clients.Our tax claims are comprehensive and robust. They always stand up to detailed scrutiny. Our track record and reputation combine to reduce the risk of challenge and make the process of reaching a settlement quick and trouble-free.
Benefit from our exceptional track record of achieving excellent results here in the UK, as well as in Ireland, India, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Related Case Studies
One Angel Court, London
A City capital allowances claim
Circa 300,000sq ft
Capital Allowances claim for the acquisition, demolition and subsequent redevelopment of this prime Central London office property on behalf of a Japanese Investor which achieved a £70 million tax saving.
90 Fetter Lane, London
We saved our client £2.4m in tax by analysing expenditure on the refurbishment and extension of this office building. This allowed us to optimise the tax savings and improve the project’s cash flow.
Premier Place, Devonshire Square, London
A capital allowances construction claim
A detailed analysis of this refurbishment project, and historic expenditure, generated a tax saving of £8.6 million for our client. Where limited information was available, we were able to estimate the costs.
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Plan, control and manage costs. Get best value, manage risk, budget effectively and buy intelligently.
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Strategic and collaborative capital investment planning aligned with your corporate real estate strategy.
Overview
Capital Planning aligns your capital investment with your real estate strategy.It gives you fingertip control of cross-portfolio asset replacement, enhancements or upgrades, and establishes new, refurbishment, relocation, and consolidation demands.
Capital planning unlocks the power of strategic decision-making which underpins effective investment allocation. It is fundamental to capital management.
Services provided
- Prioritised data repository
- Alignment of projects and real estate strategies
- Existing process audit and efficiency planning
- Capex cashflow P&L forecasting
- Capex management monitoring and financial reporting tailored to the client’s requirements
- Commercial cost management, assurance and governance
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Health check and improvement plan
We took an in-depth look at existing processes and plans, identified strengths, weaknesses and focus areas, and produced an improvement plan with recommendations of next steps and associated benefits.
Confidential pharmaceutical client
Integrated capital planning
We allocated expert resource and implemented lean and effective end-to-end delivery across real estate transactions, programme / project management and facilities services, streamlining their process and improving visibility of short, mid and long-term views. Capex spend is now within 5% of approved budget with overall improved utilisation.
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Manage your buildings through a completely outsourced facilities service, to create value across your portfolio.
Get assurance that you’re paying what you should for your office furniture during a fit-out. We work with our clients to help them to understand all cost reduction options, while delivering pricing and discounting transparency.
A Strategic Approach to Furniture Buying
We have developed industry-leading strategies to mitigate risks, align dealers and manufacturers to garner maximum competition, and provide insight into the value of discounting from each manufacturer and product.
Our core services:
- RFP Development & Analysis
- Product Evaluation & Award
- Discounting & Contract Negotiation
Additionally, we provide:
Furniture Pre-Order Auditing Services
- A specialised pre-order placement audit service to ensure our clients are not being overcharged for products and services. With the frequency of specification changes that can be made between award and order placement, it is easy to lose track of the pricing and discounting offered in the RFP responses. We can help confirm costs and secure savings.
Furniture Advisory Logistics Oversight
- We inform our clients on the status of orders, provide oversight of the schedule and installation, and ensure a timely completion of the punch-list and close-out.
The Value of Furniture Advisory
Global Scale
We have local, regional and global expertise. Our resources ensure we can negotiate the deepest discounting and most favourable terms for our clients.
Consistent Delivery
You’ll know what to expect on every project. While we customize our process and strategy for every client, our high level of service and attention to detail is consistent across all projects and for all clients.
Unique Market Presence
Every team member brings dealer, manufacturer and/or client experience to the project, enabling us to develop an RFP strategy based on first-hand experience and deep knowledge.
In-Depth Data
We maintain a discounting database from every project and can verify if the discounting offered in the bid responses is commensurate with the project volume. When the discounting is not where it should be, we will negotiate to ensure our clients are paying fair market value.
Related Case Studies
One Angel Court, London
A City capital allowances claim
Circa 300,000sq ft
Capital Allowances claim for the acquisition, demolition and subsequent redevelopment of this prime Central London office property on behalf of a Japanese Investor which achieved a £70 million tax saving.
90 Fetter Lane, London
We saved our client £2.4m in tax by analysing expenditure on the refurbishment and extension of this office building. This allowed us to optimise the tax savings and improve the project’s cash flow.
Premier Place, Devonshire Square, London
A capital allowances construction claim
A detailed analysis of this refurbishment project, and historic expenditure, generated a tax saving of £8.6 million for our client. Where limited information was available, we were able to estimate the costs.
Our role is working with our clients on how to buy, not what to buy. Once our clients know how they want their office space to look, we set up the competitive bidding landscape designed to deliver transparency and value.
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Safety in numbers. The right reinstatement values for the best price.
One of only a handful of businesses in the world with a dedicated Reinstatement Cost Assessment team, our market experience, effective delivery and reliable advice gives you a exceptional level of protection. Single properties or portfolios, our access to unique cost data and deep industry relationships give you the right answer every time.
Our services
Our goal is to protect you from the risk of financial loss and save you money on insurance premiums.
Plant and Equipment
Rely on our expertise in a sector where plant and machinery assessments can be wrong by as much as 50%. You won’t know until you make a claim, so the impact could be significant, as well as unexpected.Indicative RCA’s
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Cutting edge digital surveying technology for multiple real estate applications. Unleash the latent power of building data.
Maximise the tax efficiency of money spent on buildings and land, achieve savings and improve cashflow.
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