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Accountants for property, construction
and real estate

If you work in property or construction, you’ll know the financial landscape shifts constantly. Regulations change, tax implications evolve, and business risks can appear from unexpected places. Trying to keep up is a real challenge.

If you’re a:

Developer
Housing association
Property investor
Construction business

… the challenges you face are rarely straightforward, from planning timelines and tax exposure on land transactions to cash flow pressure during build phases. The decisions you make have long-term consequences. You’ll need specialist accountants with expertise in property tax and real estate tax planning who understand your industry as well as you do. For fewer surprises and better outcomes, our team is here to help.

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Property tax advice built
around your business

Working with property, construction and real estate companies across Cambridge and beyond, we provide tailored tax and accountancy advice. We don’t just prepare accounts; we also put the figures in context, bring clarity about the business implications, and support decision-making.

Talk to us about:

Setting up partnerships, joint ventures and special purpose companies
Construction Industry Scheme Compliance
Capital allowance reviews
Land remediation relief claims
Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Whether you operate in the commercial or residential market, our partner-led team is on hand to help you build strong financial foundations and navigate complexity.

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Sarah Davis, Director in PEM's Property, Construction and Real Estate team

Property accountancy services

Accounting.

VAT.

Tax.

Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Hear from our clients

“PEM has looked after our businesses family affairs for many years. The team deal with our corporate needs efficiently and work proactively to help us minimise tax and protect our personal wealth. We value having a relationship with advisers where we can pick up the phone to discuss issues as they arise and we have always received an excellent service, quickly and with no surprises on fees.”

Frank Lindsay

Lindsay Construction Limited

“PEM has been auditors to the Hill Group for the last sixteen years, seeing the business grow from a start-up position to annual revenues in excess of £350m, providing sound commercial advice as the business has grown. Their approach to the audit has matured as the business has grown, always taking a pragmatic and commercial approach. Despite bringing our reporting timetable forward in recent years, deadlines are always met whilst still keeping the audit process as straightforward as possible.””

Neil Williams

Hill Group

“We have worked with PEM for over 15 years and have always found their service to be first class. They are efficient, commercial and professional. They advise us in a proactive way and their advice has always been sound and reliable.”

Ben Coles

Wrenbridge

“We were looking for a firm with experience in both the property and charity sectors and have been very impressed with the depth of PEM's commercial expertise. The year end audit process has been slick and we have received joined-up and proactive tax advice, at value for money and with no surprises on fees. We would be happy to recommend PEM to anyone.”

Mick Callanan

Connolly Homes Plc

“The team have enthusiastically and efficiently managed the audit and accountancy side of our business. PEM has carried out detailed and complex negotiations on our behalf with HMRC. PEM cover the whole gambit of accountancy services and have been able to assist us in matters involving VAT and Family Trusts. I can without hesitation recommend PEM as a firm that offers a first class service and one that employs first rate and personable staff.”

Tony Cheeseman

Milton Hall Holdings

“Judith clarified my SDLT issues with skilled, prompt and understandable advice. I needed help to assess the position with respect to residential and mixed use designations and Judith gave great advice throughout our purchase and always responded promptly, which greatly helped alleviate the inevitable time pressures of a house purchase. Top class – five star recommendation.”

David

“We were impressed in equal measure by Judith's SDLT subject matter expertise, her attention to detail, timeliness of response, and what felt a very personalised level of care and service.”

Mr & Mrs S

“I have been incredibly impressed with the quality of service that I have received from Sarah. My matter was dealt with professionally and efficiently. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.”

Dominic

“Judith was so easy to work with. She made the process as simple as possible for us and was extremely efficient the whole way through. She delivered our advice clearly and ahead of deadline. I would highly recommend using Judith’s services if you need the help of a stamp duty expert, as we did.”

Suzy

“Sarah has been so professional, clear in everything and very quick to come back to us; she really made this issue feel very easy to deal with.”

Rebecca

“Thank you for your services. I am pleased to have worked with you. It was timely, efficient and to the point.”

Kerem

“Have dealt with Sarah Davis RE some complex SDLT queries surrounding a staircasing transaction. Sarah was very helpful and gave me honest advice. Sarah went out of her way on both occasions to make sure I had all the information I needed to make an informed decision. Would recommend this firm based on their honesty and thorough approach.”

Aaron

“I received some advice from Sarah Davis regarding Stamp Duty Land Tax for a buy-to-let rental (non-resident). She was super responsive and incredibly knowledgeable. I would absolutely work with her again.”

Terri

“Sarah Davis helped us with our uncommon situation for our Stamp Duty tax return. She was thorough and very quickly provided advice that enabled us to complete our house purchase. Very happy with the service provided.”

Jean-Philippe