We are welcoming new enquiries. Please call 0203 603 5250 or 01206 820077

About

Colne Capital Allowances was established by David Nutt in 2012 and provides a specialist property tax service to a broad range of clients including; owner occupiers, high net worth individuals, property funds, property investment companies, tenants, landlords, commercial property agents, construction consultants and accountancy firms.

Colne Capital Allowances have a team of consultants, all of which have combined quantity surveying and tax expertise. We have offices in London and Essex providing advice to companies and individuals across the UK.

We believe that we offer a unique capital allowances service using a combination of tax, surveying and property expertise in order to obtain the best results for clients in terms of level of capital allowances claim, value for fee and quality of service.

David Nutt originally trained as a quantity surveyor before working for a leading capital allowances practice and heading up the capital allowances team at one of the worlds largest property consultancy firms. David is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT).

Specific reasons for using Colne Capital Allowances include the following:

Experience

  • Extensive experience of all property sectors
  • Senior capital allowances specialists with over 25 years of experience
  • Combined property, surveying and tax expertise - genuine specialists
  • Dual qualified in surveying and tax - Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Association of Taxation Technicians
  • Excellent track record of dealing with HMRC enquiries and negotiation
  • Regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Service delivery

  • UK wide coverage - offices in London and Essex
  • Quick and reliable
  • Ability to work alongside client’s in-house tax team
    and accountant
  • Proactive approach
  • Information collection with minimal client disruption

Value of claims

  • Extensive property  and land valuation knowledge to 
    enhance level of claims
  • Quantity surveying assessments can be undertaken
    where cost information is incomplete
  • Tax legislation and case law knowledge to extract the
    more unusual qualifying items
  • Fully disclosed detailed reports to mitigate future
    enquiry risks

Fee Structure

  • Non- aggressive approach
  • No saving/no fee
  • Transparent fee levels - percentage or fixed fee basis
  • Alignment of fee to actual tax saving

Free Consultation Service

  • Initial review can be undertaken to establish if a tax saving exists
  • Free capital allowances strategic advice for all existing clients
  • Free transactional advice for all existing clients

Our services

Preparation of capital allowances reports
We prepare fully disclosed capital allowances reports for both property acquisitions and enhancement projects.
Strategic advice
We provide strategic advice throughout the property cycle including s198 elections, contributions and land remediation relief.
Due diligence
We liaise with the client and their advisors to ensure that the capital allowances position is protected during the acquisition, disposal and leasing of property.
Initial reviews
We offer a free initial review to establish if a capital allowances opportunity exists. This review is carried out with minimal time and disruption to the client.
Negotiation with the tax authorities
We apply an enquiry mitigation strategy to all of our client work. Our experience and extensive knowledge of tax legislation and case law enables us to assist with potential HMRC enquiries.

What our clients say

David and the team are very efficient, proactive and always available to assist
Ines Ramirez, Finance Director, Pontegadea
Any apprehension of switching business to Colne were quickly put aside with David's personal and fresh approach to the world of capital allowances.
Hitesh Patel, Group Financial Controller, Barwood Capital
"Colne Capital Allowances provided us with a professional strategic approach"
Paul Crosbie, Fund Manager, M&G
'They consistently deliver a high quality service combined with a personable and professional approach'
Chris Warren, Managing Director - Fund Services, Patrizia
I have always been impressed by their attention to detail, understanding of complex tax legislation and willingness to help
William Munden, Head of Finance, LBS Properties
Their client service is exceptional, always very reactive and responsive
James Deane, Finance Director, Chancerygate
David and his team are efficient and highly responsive
Martin Bramhill, Group Tax Manager, Helical
David has enabled clients to claim all capital allowances they are due
Andrew Noton, Partner - Lubbock Fine
they continue to impress with their professionalism, expertise and timeliness
Michael Hughes, Managing Director - Whirledge & Nott
"The process was seamless and the results outstanding."
David Butcher, Upham Pub Group
"We find their charges very acceptable, and the success rate on our cases has been 100%"
Martin Waller, Investra Capital & Pelham Associates
The relationship gives me peace of mind, support in abundance and a 'can do' attitude
Gill Kreft, Pendine Park Care Organisation

Expert industry insight

Budget 2023 (15th March 2023)
Full Expensing and 50% FYA
Read more
Mini-Budget 'The Growth Plan 2022'
Capital Allowances Changes - Growth Plan 2022
Read more
Budget 2021 (27th October)Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) – Extension of £1m AIA- 31st March 2023
Is 2021/2022 the best time to carry out qualifying expenditure
Read more

Get in touch

If you would like to discuss our services in more detail or would be interested in a free initial review please contact us
Contact UsSunset overlooking a lake with reeds
Colne Capital Allowances Logo
RICS Logo
ATT Logo
A
London Office
20-22 Wenlock Road
London
N1 7GU
T
London Office 0203 603 5250
Colchester Office 01206 820077
A
Colchester Office
2 Bawley House
Walter Radcliffe Road
Wivenhoe
Colchester
Essex
CO7 9FG
 ©2022 Colne Limited is a limited company (Registration Number 07851924) trading as Colne Capital Allowances.
A Mackman Group collaboration - market research by Mackman Research | website design by Mackman