- 1. A guide to our industry expertiseReal estate &
construction
2. When agility is key, strong advicehelps drive successAlong
with the rest of the global economy, theThe Grant Thornton
advantagecommercial property sector is in a period of rapid the
Grant Thornton real estate and constructionchange, with both owners
and builders questioning team provides assurance, tax and
advisorycurrent strategies and future expectations. services to
real estate and constructionCompanies face a series of evolving
challenges, suchcompanies around the globeas protecting profits
while continuing to invest; we serve a diverse range of
constructionseizing international opportunities;
differentiatingbusinesses, from quoted companies to smallertheir
products and services; retaining and attracting family owned
businessestalent; and cultivating stronger relationships with we
act for a range of property businesses,lenders and fund managers.
Whether you are an including offshore investors, publicly
tradedowner or a builder, real estate success
increasinglycompanies, sole traders and property investmenthinges
on getting good advice as you tackle these fundscomplex issues. Our
dedicated teams address your our partner led teams form productive,
longbusinesss specific needs, from helping constructionterm client
relationshipscompanies with tax, audit and strategic advice, to we
are one of the worlds leading organisationshelping real estate
companies minimise costs andof independently owned and
managedmaximise stakeholder returns. With a recognised accounting
and consulting firms, with access tocombination of global market
knowledge, deepthe knowledge and expertise of more than
2,500industry experience and comprehensive businesspartners in over
100 countries.services, Grant Thornton can help you adaptquickly to
the changing sector dynamics, avoidingthe risks and pitfalls and
leverage opportunity in anincreasingly competitive marketplace. 3.
Grant Thornton knowledgeand experienceAs one of the leading
specialist advisersOur clients are:to the real estate and
construction businesses that occupy propertyindustry, our proven
solutions incorporate office, retail and industrial ownerstax,
audit and strategic advice for everyand developerssector and niche.
We review each clients offshore investorsunique business,
considering stakeholder property investment fundsobjectives and the
bespoke planning property management firmsopportunities available.
As a result, we real estate investment trusts (REITs)provide
objective advice and purpose residential owners and
developers.driven solutions that consistently help realestate and
construction companies increasein profitability and value. 4. Our
real estate & constructionservicesIn addition to providing
traditional audit internal audit servicesand tax services, we can
assist real estate international operationscompanies with: lease
audits audit compliance litigation support business appraisals and
valuation minimising indirect tax business structuring operational
and policy reviews business recovery and re-organisation portfolio
reviews capital allowances planning and evaluation project finance
compensation and employee benefits purchase price allocations
construction and contract reviews qualified contract calculations
construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and reducing acquisition
costemployment status matters risk management corporate acquisition
and disposal state and local tax compliance cost segregation
studies strategic growth and planning services due diligence
services tax planning exit strategies transfer pricing financing
alternatives transaction structuring forensic services valuation
consulting fund structuring VAT and stamp duty land tax advice.
information systems consulting 5. A natural choice for
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