Business Details
Expert VAT Consultants for Property & Construction
Landmark P T is a specialist property tax and VAT consultancy established over two decades ago. Founded by Julian Potts, a chartered tax advisor with extensive expertise in construction industry tax law, we provide strategic VAT planning and compliance solutions for property developers, investors, architects, and private individuals. Our team combines chartered quantity surveying and tax consultancy skills to deliver tailored advice on VAT savings, capital allowances, and Stamp Duty Land Tax.With a 100% success record in VAT tribunal cases and partnerships with leading professionals across the UK, we focus on proactive tax management to maximise savings while ensuring compliance. Our services cover projects ranging from 20,000 domestic refurbishments to 100 million commercial developments, supported by professional indemnity insurance and adherence to UK anti-money laundering regulations.
Services
VAT on building works
VAT for property businesses
VAT disputes
Capital allowances
Stamp Duty Land Tax
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in property tax consultancy
- Our team includes chartered tax advisors and quantity surveyors
- 100% success record in VAT tribunal cases
- Proactive advice for architects, developers and contractors
- Registered under UK anti-money laundering legislation
What people say
Invaluable advice
Transparent and accessible
Straightforward to obtain advice
Efficient paperwork turnaround
Amazed at savings
Services
VAT on building works
We manage VAT issues for construction projects to maximise tax savings while ensuring compliance. Our specialists combine chartered quantity surveying and tax expertise to address legal, contractual, and procurement challenges. Services include VAT liability statements, evidence preparation, and HMRC negotiations for projects ranging from domestic refurbishments to major developments.
VAT disputes
Our team resolves VAT disputes in construction and property sectors with a 100% success record at tax tribunals. We represent clients in HMRC disagreements and contractual VAT disputes, providing technically robust representations based on tax legislation and construction industry knowledge. Recent successes include landmark rulings on zero-rating for new dwellings.
Capital allowances
We identify and claim capital allowances to reduce business tax liabilities on property investments. Our process covers entitlement establishment, claim negotiation with HMRC, and protection of tax benefits during asset sales. Services apply to commercial properties including offices, hotels, and industrial buildings, with opportunities for both current and historic expenditures.
Stamp Duty Land Tax
Our specialists help clients minimise SDLT liabilities and reclaim overpaid taxes for property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. We handle complex cases involving annexes, woodland, and commercial properties, with expertise in post-transaction reclaims. Services include pre-purchase planning and post-completion refund applications with 6-8 week processing.
VAT for self builders
We assist private individuals in claiming VAT refunds for new home constructions or commercial-to-residential conversions. Our support covers project planning, procurement guidance, documentation preparation, and HMRC negotiations. We ensure compliance with qualifying conditions throughout construction phases, from planning permission to final invoicing.
People
Julian Potts
Founder
Chartered tax advisor with over 20 years' experience in property tax, author of 'VAT in Property and Construction', and member of HMRC Land and Property VAT Liaison Group. Leads Landmark P T's technical strategy and client representation.
Questions
How can Landmark PT help reduce VAT costs on property developments?
We identify VAT savings opportunities through early project planning, compliance management, and negotiations with HMRC to ensure maximum entitlement.
What construction project types benefit from your VAT services?
We work on all scales from domestic refurbishments to £100m commercial developments, including new builds, conversions, and listed buildings.
Can you assist with historical VAT claims?
Yes, we handle both current and retrospective VAT claims for property transactions and construction projects completed within allowable timeframes.
Do you work directly with construction professionals?
We collaborate with architects, surveyors, contractors, and accountants to provide integrated tax solutions throughout project delivery.
How do you handle VAT disputes with HMRC?
With a 100% success record in tax tribunals, we provide expert representation using combined tax and construction industry expertise to resolve disputes.
