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ABM Chartered Accountants provides expert accounting for housing developers across the UK, from small housebuilders to volume residential developers. Our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team handles new build VAT, Section 106 costs, phased plot accounting and tax planning for housing businesses and individual directors.
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Accounting Built for Housing Developers
Housing developers face accounting challenges that general accountants rarely handle. New build VAT zero-rating, Section 106 obligations, CIL charges, phased plot cost allocation and land bank valuation all demand advisors who know how residential developments are funded, built and sold.
ABM Chartered Accountants works with small housebuilders, regional developers, volume builders and land-led development companies across England, delivering structured financial support for housing businesses and individual directors. Every VAT recovery, CIS return and tax submission is handled accurately.
Helping Housing Developers Recover VAT and Plan Costs
Housing developer owners need more than basic compliance. ABM Chartered Accountants prepares VAT recovery schedules, S106 cost modelling, per-plot margin reports, land valuation reviews and tax planning, giving developers clear visibility over build costs, planning obligations and project profitability.
Whether you build single plots, develop phased estates, deliver affordable housing or manage a land bank, our ICAEW and ACCA qualified team adapts to your operation, keeping the business and individual directors covered on VAT, CIS and tax.
Our Accounting Services for Housing Developers
We offer a full range of accounting, tax and advisory services for housing developers, designed around the demands of new build VAT, planning obligations and residential development businesses operating across the UK.
Accounting Solutions
Expert annual accounts, year-end reporting, and accurate financial statements for UK businesses.
Bookkeeping
Cloud-based bookkeeping with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage to keep accounts accurate.
Corporate Tax
Corporation tax compliance, computations, and strategic planning for UK companies.
VAT
VAT registration, quarterly returns, and Making Tax Digital compliance for UK businesses.
Payroll
End-to-end payroll, PAYE, RTI submissions, and pension auto-enrolment managed on time.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and assurance services for confident financial reporting.
Business Advisory
Cash flow forecasting, growth planning, and advisory support for confident decisions.
Company Formation
Fast UK company formation, Companies House registration, and full HMRC tax setup.
Management Accounts
Monthly or quarterly management accounts with KPIs, variance analysis, and clear insights.
Why Housing Developers Choose ABM Chartered Accountants
Sector Expertise
Deep knowledge of new build VAT, S106 and CIL.
Qualified Specialists
ICAEW and ACCA members experienced with housing development.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Secure remote access to accounts and filings nationwide.
Supporting Housing Developers Across the UK
ABM Chartered Accountants supports housing developers and directors throughout England, from London and the South East to the Midlands, North West and beyond. Our cloud-based systems deliver specialist accounting to housebuilders and residential developers nationwide.
How We Work
Initial Consultation
Set Up and Onboard
Ongoing Support
We provide regular reviews and proactive advice to keep your finances optimised and HMRC-compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions housing developer directors, housebuilders and residential development companies ask about specialist accounting.
How does new build VAT zero-rating work?
The first sale of a newly built dwelling is zero-rated. Developers charge no VAT but reclaim input VAT on construction costs. The property must be new build, not a conversion.
How are Section 106 costs accounted for?
S106 obligations including affordable housing and infrastructure contributions are development costs allocated across the scheme. They reduce project profitability and must be factored into viability assessments from planning stage.
What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?
CIL is a fixed charge per square metre on new development. It funds infrastructure and is payable alongside S106 obligations. Liability is triggered when planning permission is granted.
How is phased development accounted for?
Costs are allocated across plots within each phase. Revenue is recognised on legal completion of each unit. Work in progress carries accumulated build costs until plots are sold.
How is land bank stock valued?
Land held for future development is carried at cost on the balance sheet. If market conditions decline, an impairment review may reduce the recorded value to net realisable value.
Can ABM support housing developers nationwide?
Yes. ABM Chartered Accountants serves housing developers across England using secure cloud-based platforms, delivering specialist accounting to small housebuilders, regional developers and volume builders.