When it comes to commercial property transactions, property agents are experts at spotting potential, whether it’s negotiating a strong deal, advising on market trends, or identifying redevelopment opportunities. But here’s one area of value that is often completely overlooked: Capital Allowances.

If you’re a property agent working with commercial clients, understanding and unlocking capital allowances could be the key to delivering a smarter, more profitable service, and standing out from the crowd.

What Are Capital Allowances? (And Why Should You Care?)

Capital allowances are a form of tax relief that enables commercial property owners to deduct the value of qualifying items from their taxable profits. These items might include:

• Electrical and lighting systems

• Heating and air conditioning

• Security systems

• Kitchen and bathroom fittings

• Fire alarms and emergency lighting

In other words, the building’s “embedded” plant and machinery.

The problem? Most commercial property buyers aren’t claiming what they’re entitled to. And as their agent, this means a significant opportunity to add value is being missed.

Example: The £5 Million Oversight

Let’s say you’re working with a client purchasing a £5 million office building.

That building likely contains around 15–30% in qualifying fixtures, depending on its use and age. That’s potentially £750,000 to £1.5 million in capital allowances.

At a 25% corporation tax rate, that could mean:

💰 Up to £375,000 in tax relief over time.

That’s money your client could reinvest, use to offset running costs, or simply enjoy as a direct boost to their bottom line. If you were the agent who flagged this opportunity? You’ve just made yourself unforgettable.

Why Are Capital Allowances Missed?

Capital allowances aren’t missed because they don’t exist, they’re missed because:

• Solicitors often exclude them from standard enquiries.

• Accountants aren’t involved until after the purchase.

• Property agents assume it’s someone else’s job.

In reality, your involvement as the agent can make all the difference, not in claiming the relief yourself, but in making sure your client brings in the right specialist at the right time.

Add Value, Build Trust, Win Repeat Business

As a property agent, you’re not just there to find a building, you’re there to guide clients through one of the most important investments they’ll ever make.

Helping your clients unlock tax savings they didn’t know existed doesn’t just make you look good, it builds serious trust. And trust leads to referrals, repeat business, and long-term relationships.

In a competitive market, that’s the edge that sets you apart.

How CPA Tax Can Help Your Clients (And You)

At CPA Tax, we specialise in identifying and claiming capital allowances on commercial property transactions. Our team works with your clients’ accountants and solicitors to:

✔️ Review contracts for missed entitlements
✔️ Survey properties to identify qualifying assets
✔️ Maximise claims and secure HMRC approval
✔️ Deliver fully compliant, stress-free outcomes

All you need to do? Make the introduction. We’ll take care of the rest.

You won’t just be offering a value-add, you’ll be saving your client tens or even hundreds of thousands in unnecessary tax. That’s advice worth remembering.

Let’s Talk

If you’re a property agent who wants to offer more than just property advice, let’s have a chat.

Drop us a message or refer a client, and we’ll show you how simple it is to deliver real financial value through capital allowances.

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Capital allowances aren’t just a tax benefit—they’re a competitive advantage. Help your clients claim them, and they’ll thank you long after the deal is done.