Property, Construction and Developers
Solving critical problems that riddle the construction industry
"The UK construction industry is going through a difficult phase owing to Brexit, slowing demand due to COVID-19, capacity constraints, and more. DSK offers finance and accounting, business advisory, digital transformation, and many more services specifically targeting the construction industry. Our focus can contribute to solving the majority of the challenges facing this industry."
Dhiraj Shah, Audit Partner
The Proven Construction Industry Expert
Construction finance and accounting services from DSK serve the needs of diverse businesses in the construction sector, from small firms to multi-national construction companies, property developers, and even small-scale investors.
We provide a tailored service that steers your business into greater profitability while maximising your tax savings and optimising your business's cash flow. Add our services, such as strategic advisory, audit, and assurance, to the mix, and we are the one-stop source for handling a range of issues.
Solutions for the Construction Industry:
Specialist Accounting for Construction Businesses
Construction is a demanding sector in which to run a business. Margins can be tight, cash flow can move quickly, and the rules around CIS, VAT, subcontractors, and project costs need careful handling. When you are focused on delivering jobs, managing teams, and keeping projects moving, you need advisers who understand the financial pressures behind the scenes.
At DSK, we work with construction businesses to bring clarity, control, and confidence to their finances. From accounts, tax, and compliance through to cash flow, planning, and wider business advice, we help you understand where your business stands today and make better decisions for the future. Our advice is practical, personal, and built around the way your business actually works.
Solutions for construction businesses
Specialist Accounting for Property Developers
Property development accounting is uniquely complex. Every project has a long financial life cycle, and success depends on accurate cost tracking, careful tax planning, and reliable reporting from acquisition through to sale.
At DSK, we help developers stay in control of their numbers and make informed decisions at every stage. We manage detailed project cost allocation, advise on which costs should be capitalised, implement accurate revenue-recognition methods for long-term builds, and provide robust cash flow forecasting to keep projects moving.
Solutions for property developers
Specialist Accounting for Property Investors
Property investment has its own accounting rules, tax considerations, and performance metrics, which makes specialist support essential. Unlike general business accounting, investment property must be reported under specific standards with clear rules on whether assets are measured at fair value or cost. Choosing the right approach and applying it consistently is key to accurate reporting and long-term planning.
Solutions for property investors
Specialist Accounting for Landlords
Landlord accounting comes with its own rules, tax treatments, and compliance requirements, especially as HMRC moves towards Making Tax Digital. Unlike general accounting, it requires detailed knowledge of rental income taxation, allowable expenses, mortgage interest relief, Capital Gains Tax, SDLT and, for company landlords, corporation tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
The construction and property sectors have complex rules around project costing, VAT, CIS, SDLT, revenue recognition, and tax planning. General accounting doesn’t capture the long-term, multi-layered nature of development and investment cycles. Specialist support helps maintain compliance, protect cash flow, and improve profitability.
We combine 40 years of experience with modern tax strategy and real sector expertise. We understand construction cash flow pressures, project life cycles, investor structures, and landlord-specific tax rules. You get proactive, year-round guidance tailored to your business, not just compliance.
We support the full spectrum: sole developers, family-run construction companies, SME builders, landlords, property investors, and multi-site development groups. Every client receives partner-led advice and a bespoke approach.
Yes. Accurate cost allocation is essential for understanding profitability and meeting compliance standards. We help you track all development costs – land, materials, contractors, financing – ensuring they are recorded correctly and capitalised where appropriate.
We advise on VAT rates for construction, conversions, and mixed-use projects, and manage CIS reporting and compliance. Our team ensures contractors and subcontractors are verified, payments are reported correctly, and penalties are avoided.
Yes. We guide developers on appropriate revenue recognition methods, including percentage-of-completion, ensuring your financial reporting reflects project progress accurately and meets regulatory requirements.
We provide tax-efficient portfolio structuring, capital gains planning, stamp duty advice, VAT support, and clear, sector-specific reporting. We help investors understand performance using metrics like net operating income and cash-on-cash return.
Absolutely. We set up MTD-compliant digital records, implement suitable software, and manage quarterly submissions to HMRC. We also ensure landlords capture all allowable expenses and remain compliant as HMRC requirements evolve.
Yes. We offer full audit and assurance services for construction companies, developers and investor groups, ensuring compliance, transparency and confidence for lenders and stakeholders.
We analyse your income patterns, cost cycles and project commitments to create realistic cash flow forecasts. For developers, this includes timing of stage payments and financing costs. For landlords and investors, we assess rental income, void periods and operational expenses.
Yes. You will work directly with a partner who understands your business, your portfolio and your long-term goals. We stay in touch throughout the year, providing proactive guidance, not just year-end compliance.
Take the First Step
To speak to a partner or for more information about the services we offer please contact the DSK offices or complete our contact form.