Property Accounting Firms in London: Companies and Services Guide (2026)
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Acumon Chartered Accountants·12 min read
London property owners and businesses can choose from specialist property accountants, mid-sized accountancy practices and larger firms with dedicated real estate teams. Services range from rental accounts and bookkeeping to development reporting, audit, VAT, SDLT, capital allowances, CIS and transaction support. This guide provides a practical overview of London firms rather than ranking them.
Acumon
Acumon is a UK firm of chartered accountants providing property accounting and tax support to landlords, property investors, developers and property businesses. Its dedicated Property & Developers service covers acquisition and development structures, property VAT, SDLT, CIS, capital allowances, ATED, project-based accounts, work-in-progress tracking and reporting for lenders. The firm also supports landlords with rental income reporting, portfolio structuring and property disposal tax matters.
The firm works with organisations ranging from growing owner-managed businesses and charities through to larger corporate groups and regulated entities. Audit engagements are delivered in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and supported by a structured risk-based audit methodology.
Acumon holds a Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence, allowing the firm to audit listed companies and other entities subject to enhanced regulatory oversight in the United Kingdom. PIE audits are subject to additional regulatory supervision and quality requirements, and only a limited number of firms are authorised to undertake this type of work.
In addition to its UK audit registration, Acumon also holds audit licences in several international financial centres, including the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Jersey and Isle of Man. These licences enable the firm to support international corporate groups where entities are located across multiple jurisdictions.
International group structures frequently involve a combination of UK operating companies and offshore holding entities, particularly in sectors such as investment management, technology, energy and international trade. Coordinating audit and assurance work across these structures requires familiarity with cross-border financial reporting, group consolidation processes, governance arrangements and internal control environments.
For property clients, the wider practice means property accounting can sit alongside tax, VAT, CIS, payroll, audit and advisory work. This can be relevant to developers, investors and portfolio businesses that need project reporting, ownership structuring or more detailed financial information as their activities become more complex.
Property Accounting Capabilities
Acumon provides property accounting services across a wide range of organisational structures and sectors. These include:
UK limited companies and corporate groups
Public Interest Entities (PIEs) and regulated organisations
offshore holding companies and investment vehicles
Property accounting engagements are typically led by senior professionals with direct involvement throughout the engagement.
Regulatory Licences and Registrations
Acumon holds several audit registrations that enable it to support organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
These include:
UK statutory audit registration
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit licence
Jersey audit licence
Isle of Man audit licence
Cayman Islands audit licence
British Virgin Islands audit licence
These registrations allow the firm to provide audit services to groups that include entities in both the UK and key international financial centres.
Core Services
Acumon provides a range of services that support financial reporting and governance.
These include:
statutory external audit
group and subsidiary audits
Public Interest Entity (PIE) audits
charity and not-for-profit audit
audit of international group structures
internal audit and governance reviews
risk management and compliance support
Audit work is often delivered alongside discussions with management and boards regarding financial reporting processes and governance frameworks.
Many organisations initially encounter statutory audit requirements as they grow and exceed the audit exemption thresholds set out in the Companies Act.
Acumon works with businesses that are:
approaching their first statutory audit
preparing for external investment
expanding into international markets
operating within corporate group structures
Early engagement with an audit firm can help ensure that financial reporting systems and documentation are aligned with statutory audit requirements.
Address: 1-2 Craven Road, Ealing, London, W5 2UA, UK
HaysMac
HaysMac has a dedicated property team working with property developers, investors, construction businesses and real estate investment managers. Its services cover accounting and outsourcing, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and risk assurance, property tax structuring, VAT, capital allowances and transaction support.
The firm can also support financial and tax due diligence alongside ongoing accounting requirements, giving property groups access to both recurring finance work and advice around acquisitions, disposals and investment structures.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property developers, investors and real estate groups
Core services: Accounting, outsourcing, audit, tax, VAT, capital allowances and transaction services
Property focus: Development, investment and real estate investment management
Gerald Edelman’s property work combines tax advice with wider accounting and business services. Its property specialists advise landlords, investors and property businesses on ownership structures, SDLT, VAT, capital allowances, ATED and tax issues arising during property purchases, ownership and disposals.
The practice also provides bookkeeping and accounting support, which allows property clients to combine transaction or structuring advice with recurring financial administration. Its London office is located in the City.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property investors, landlords and owner-managed property businesses
Core services: Property tax, SDLT, VAT, capital allowances, bookkeeping and compliance
Property focus: Commercial and residential property ownership and investment
PKF Littlejohn’s real estate team works with commercial and residential property businesses as well as domestic and overseas investors. The firm’s property services include accounting, corporation tax, VAT, SDLT, capital allowances, audit and assurance, due diligence and support with accounting functions.
Its real estate work covers property acquisition, development, refurbishment and investment, with additional expertise in areas such as ATED, CIS and property-related capital gains tax. This gives clients access to both ongoing financial reporting and transaction-focused advice.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property investment groups, developers and overseas investors
Core services: Accounting, audit, corporation tax, VAT, SDLT, due diligence and compliance
Property focus: Commercial and residential real estate
Moore Kingston Smith has a real estate and construction practice covering property investors, developers and businesses operating through more complex ownership and financing structures. Services include accounting, audit, tax, corporate finance and outsourced accounting.
Its real estate audit work also addresses issues such as property valuation, SPV structures, financing arrangements and financial reporting. Clients range from privately owned property businesses to international corporate groups and investment structures.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property investment and development groups requiring accounting, audit or outsourced finance support
Core services: Accounting, audit, tax, outsourcing and corporate finance
Property focus: Property investment, development, SPVs, valuations and financing
Menzies has a specialist property and construction practice working with commercial and residential developers, contractors, landlords, property owners, investors, architects and surveyors. Its services include bookkeeping, accounting management, reporting, tax, audit, corporate finance and strategic advisory work.
The firm also carries out service charge reporting and assurance work. This wider scope can suit property organisations that require routine accounting alongside development, financing, governance or reporting support.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Developers, landlords, contractors and property businesses requiring ongoing accounting support
Core services: Bookkeeping, management reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and service charge assurance
Property focus: Commercial and residential property and construction
Gravita has an in-house property team working with landlords, property investors, developers, real estate developers and managing agents. Its property services cover accounting, audit and tax alongside ownership structuring, capital allowances, SDLT, VAT, land remediation relief and tax considerations connected with property disposals and succession.
The firm also prepares statutory and group accounts and supports wider outsourced finance requirements. This creates a combination of recurring accounting and specialist property tax support within the same practice.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property SMEs, landlords, investors, developers and managing agents
Core services: Accounts, audit, property tax, VAT and outsourced finance
Property focus: Ownership structures, capital allowances, SDLT and property taxation
Mercer & Hole advises businesses across the property and construction sector on accounting, tax and financial matters. Its services include accounting and payroll, statutory audit, VAT, tax compliance and planning, corporate finance, restructuring and advice on holding and financing structures.
Property businesses can therefore use the firm for recurring accounts and compliance work as well as support around funding, restructuring, acquisitions and disposals. The London office is based in the City.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property and construction businesses combining accounting with tax or finance advice
Core services: Accounting, payroll, audit, VAT, tax and corporate finance
Property focus: Ownership structures, financing, transactions and compliance
Alliotts works with property investors, developers, landlords and international owners of UK property. Its published services cover accounts and bookkeeping alongside personal, corporate and international tax, VAT, capital gains tax, ATED and advice on company and ownership structures.
Its outsourcing team can also handle bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT reporting for property and investment businesses. This makes the firm relevant where regular finance administration needs to sit alongside property-specific tax work.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Landlords, property investors, developers and international property owners
Core services: Accounts, bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, CGT and ATED
Property focus: Investment property, landlord accounting and ownership structures
Streets’ property and construction practice works with housebuilders, commercial developers, construction businesses, landlords, architects and surveyors. Its accountancy and advisory work can cover general accounts and tax as well as VAT, capital allowances, business structures and finance associated with property development.
The firm advises clients at different points in the property cycle, including site acquisition, development and management of existing property portfolios. Its London office is located near Angel.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property developers, landlords, contractors and owner-managed property businesses
Core services: Accountancy, audit, tax, payroll and business advisory
Property focus: Development, construction, investment and landlord businesses
Lanop provides accounting services for property developers, landlords and real estate businesses. Its published property services cover rental property accounting, bookkeeping, tax planning, financial reporting, cash flow management, payroll and support with property-related transactions and expenses.
For landlords, the firm also handles rental accounts, Self Assessment, corporation tax and capital gains tax matters. Its service mix is particularly focused on the recurring accounting and tax needs of privately owned property businesses and individual investors.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Landlords, property investors and smaller real estate businesses
Buzzacott has a specialist real estate and construction team covering tax, audit and advisory work across the property lifecycle. Services include financial reporting, audit, corporate tax, VAT, SDLT, ATED, CIS, capital allowances, funding structures and transaction support.
The firm’s property work includes developers, property groups and investment structures, with specialists covering both property taxation and financial reporting. Outsourcing expertise is also available where clients want part of their accounting function handled externally.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property and construction groups requiring audit, tax and advisory support
Core services: Audit, financial reporting, corporate tax, VAT, CIS and transaction support
Property focus: Development, investment structures and property transactions
RSM’s real estate and construction practice serves property investors, developers, housebuilders and other businesses operating across the sector. Its work covers audit, tax and advisory services, including financial and tax planning, compliance, transaction support and risk-related work.
The firm’s real estate client base spans privately owned businesses, funds and larger corporate structures. Its London audit team also includes specialists working predominantly with real estate and construction organisations.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Larger property businesses, funds, developers and housebuilders
Core services: Audit, tax, advisory, transaction support and compliance
Property focus: Real estate investment, development and construction
Contact Information:
Website: www.rsmuk.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rsm-uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rsm.uk
Address: 25 Farringdon Street, London, EC4A 4AB
Phone: 020 3201 8000
Saffery
Saffery has a specialist real estate group working with property developers and investors across corporate, private and fund structures. Its property services cover accounting and financial reporting, audit, direct and indirect taxation, VAT, SDLT, CIS, capital allowances and transaction-related advice.
The firm’s London practice also provides business advisory, transaction services and outsourced accounting. This allows property clients to combine recurring reporting and compliance with support for development projects, investment structures and transactions.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property developers, investors and businesses using corporate or fund structures
Address: 71 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BE
Phone: 020 7841 4000
Kreston Reeves
Kreston Reeves has a dedicated real estate practice working with property investors, builders, developers, property managers and fund managers across commercial and residential property. Its services include accounting and audit, service charge accounting, Construction Industry Scheme advice, VAT and Stamp Duty Land Tax support, financial appraisals and project assurance.
The firm also supports property businesses with cash flow and budgeting, banking reviews and wider tax and financial reporting requirements. Its London office in Shoreditch provides accounting, business advisory and tax services and specifically lists property and construction among its sector specialisms.
Key Facts
Ideal for: Property investors, developers, property managers and real estate businesses
Core services: Accounting, audit, service charge accounting, CIS, VAT, SDLT and financial reporting
Property focus: Commercial and residential real estate, development and property investment
Contact Information:
Website: www.krestonreeves.com
Twitter: x.com/KrestonReeves
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/kreston-reeves
Address: 2nd Floor, 168 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6RA
Phone: 020 7382 1820
Conclusion
Property accounting services in London vary considerably by client type and the complexity of the underlying property structure. Some firms focus heavily on landlords, investors and owner-managed property businesses, while others work extensively with developers, property funds, corporate groups and international investors.
Services also range from bookkeeping, rental accounts and tax returns to statutory audit, management reporting, service charge accounting, VAT, SDLT, CIS, capital allowances, transaction support and outsourced finance functions. The appropriate firm therefore depends on portfolio size, ownership structure, reporting obligations, tax complexity and whether the business needs ongoing accounting support or advice around individual property transactions.
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