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Social Housing

Helping those who work in the social housing sector.

Insights and news

HMRC confirm VAT policy on cladding remediation

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Manchester Social Housing Conference 2024

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London Social Housing Conference 2024

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When you're ready to start developing again, make sure your tax policy is ready too

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Impact of cyber-attacks on the social housing sector

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Social Purpose and Non Profit webinars

Live and on-demand webinars covering practical issues that impact non profits.  
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About us

We are one of the UK’s leading teams serving the non profits sector and have in-depth experience in and knowledge of, social housing, gained through more than 20 years of active involvement in the sector. We have advised Registered Providers (RPs), local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations (ALMOs), homelessness charities, and domiciliary care providers, as well as private sector developers.

We know that social housing is a challenging sector, and those those working within it are continually being asked to do more with less. We can help you minimise tax expenditure, find efficiencies, and maximise reliefs and allowances. We help you with your financial efficiency, so that you can serve your communities.

What we do for you

  • Specialist VAT advice
  • Advice on charities and other reliefs for corporate tax and Stamp Duty Land Tax
  • Specialist advice on employee taxes and benefits including the Construction Industry Scheme
  • Validation of business plans, annual efficiency statements and other key performance indicators
  • External audit services including service charge statement audits
  • Internal audit services
  • Additional assurance services such as grant audits, loan covenant compliance certificates and right to buy certification
  • Advice on raising new debt and other corporate finance matters

Webinars and events

Social Housing Conference 2024
As we continue to navigate these periods of austerity and uncertainty, our conference provides the perfect opportunity to reflect and share learnings from the past year.
Getting ready to develop again
Discussing VAT and CIS considerations, covering increased interest in acquiring undevelopable land, repurposing buildings, and ensuring tax-efficient structures for commercial developers and housing associations.
Changes to financial reporting for social housing providers
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued amendments to financial reporting standards. In this webinar, we will discuss the key reporting changes for social housing providers.
Social Housing VAT update 2024
VAT issues arising for Housing Associations over the last year, including VAT changes in the pipeline relevant to the sector, as well as the VAT impacts of the current environment for Social Housing providers.
Safer and Greener Buildings
Our webinar will explore the different VAT reliefs and capital allowances available to help with the cost of such improvements. As well as using case studies to explore when they can be claimed and how the purpose of the buildings impacts the reliefs available.
Social Housing VAT update 2023
Covering VAT issues seen arising at housing associations over the last year, VAT changes in the pipeline relevant to the sector, and the VAT impacts of the current environment for Social Housing providers.
Social Care Conference 2021
Over four sessions Crowe specialists and industry experts discuss the big issues and opportunities in the sector during this challenging time and looking to the future. 
Social Housing Conference 2021
Our speakers will discuss ways housing associations can anticipate these changes and risks as well as ways to implement clear strategic planning.
Introduction to VAT for housing associations
Our popular course examines how VAT affects housing associations and assumes that delegates have no prior knowledge.
Domestic reverse charge on construction services
Implementation of DRC has been further delayed to 1 March 2021. Covering the new DRC rules impacting all businesses that are registered for VAT in the construction sector or those receiving construction service.
Change to VAT treatment of damages and compensation
HMRC is proposing to change its interpretation of a wide range of compensation payments, including dilapidations, liquidated damages, early termination charges and penalty clauses. 
Converting surplus offices and shops
Covers VAT, direct tax, ATED and SDLT implications of acquiring non-residential building with an intention to convert them, including sub-letting and allowing community use.
Tax impacts of rent reductions and deferment
Lockdown agreements between landlords and tenants are taking many forms but we look at the three most popular options.
Social Housing Conference 2024
As we continue to navigate these periods of austerity and uncertainty, our conference provides the perfect opportunity to reflect and share learnings from the past year.
Getting ready to develop again
Discussing VAT and CIS considerations, covering increased interest in acquiring undevelopable land, repurposing buildings, and ensuring tax-efficient structures for commercial developers and housing associations.
Changes to financial reporting for social housing providers
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued amendments to financial reporting standards. In this webinar, we will discuss the key reporting changes for social housing providers.
Social Housing VAT update 2024
VAT issues arising for Housing Associations over the last year, including VAT changes in the pipeline relevant to the sector, as well as the VAT impacts of the current environment for Social Housing providers.
Safer and Greener Buildings
Our webinar will explore the different VAT reliefs and capital allowances available to help with the cost of such improvements. As well as using case studies to explore when they can be claimed and how the purpose of the buildings impacts the reliefs available.
Social Housing VAT update 2023
Covering VAT issues seen arising at housing associations over the last year, VAT changes in the pipeline relevant to the sector, and the VAT impacts of the current environment for Social Housing providers.
Social Care Conference 2021
Over four sessions Crowe specialists and industry experts discuss the big issues and opportunities in the sector during this challenging time and looking to the future. 
Social Housing Conference 2021
Our speakers will discuss ways housing associations can anticipate these changes and risks as well as ways to implement clear strategic planning.
Introduction to VAT for housing associations
Our popular course examines how VAT affects housing associations and assumes that delegates have no prior knowledge.
Domestic reverse charge on construction services
Implementation of DRC has been further delayed to 1 March 2021. Covering the new DRC rules impacting all businesses that are registered for VAT in the construction sector or those receiving construction service.
Change to VAT treatment of damages and compensation
HMRC is proposing to change its interpretation of a wide range of compensation payments, including dilapidations, liquidated damages, early termination charges and penalty clauses. 
Converting surplus offices and shops
Covers VAT, direct tax, ATED and SDLT implications of acquiring non-residential building with an intention to convert them, including sub-letting and allowing community use.
Tax impacts of rent reductions and deferment
Lockdown agreements between landlords and tenants are taking many forms but we look at the three most popular options.

Contact us

Julia-Poulter
Julia Poulter
Head of Social Housing
London