Property development and construction

Advice for every stage of your property project.

Tax, structuring and accounting advice for property developers and construction businesses—from planning a project to managing its completion.

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When we can help

Advice at key stages of your project.

Property projects bring together decisions about ownership, funding, tax and timing. Considering these early helps you understand the implications before you commit.

  • You’re planning a project and need to decide how it should be owned and structured.
  • Your project spans several financial years, raising questions about cash flow, tax and when profits are recognised.
  • You need to understand the GST implications of acquiring, developing or selling a property.
  • Your lender or project partners need clearer financial information to assess progress and funding requirements.

How we help

Keeping the project and the wider business in view.

We help you understand the accounting and tax implications of your project, considering how it connects with your other business interests and personal circumstances.

  • Project structures

    Review ownership and entity options before a project begins, taking account of the parties involved, funding arrangements and intended use of the property.

  • GST and the margin scheme

    Understand the GST treatment of property transactions, including whether the margin scheme may be available and what needs to be considered before contracts are signed.

  • Timing of profit

    Plan for the accounting and tax implications of income and expenses across the life of a project, particularly where development and sales span multiple financial years.

  • Funding and reporting

    Prepare financial information that supports funding discussions, tracks project performance and gives you a clearer view of cash flow and commitments.

  • Joint ventures

    Consider how contributions, ownership and profit-sharing arrangements will be reflected in the project’s structure and reporting, working alongside your legal adviser.

  • Completion and next steps

    Assess the implications of selling, retaining or transferring completed properties, distributing project profits and winding up entities where appropriate.

Related expertise

A property project can affect more than the entity undertaking the development. We consider the implications for your business, ownership arrangements and family interests.

All areas of expertise

Start a conversation

Talk through your next property decision.

Whether you’re assessing an opportunity, starting a development or working through an existing project, tell us what you’re considering. We’ll arrange an introductory conversation with Pramesh to understand your circumstances and discuss how we may be able to help.

Already working with an accountant?

You’re welcome to contact us about a specific project or issue. We can work alongside your existing accountant, lawyer and other advisers to keep the advice coordinated.