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"Dickinson Dees dominates the north east region from its base in Newcastle, standing head and shoulders above most competitors in terms of size and quality.

Its' reputation is by no means confined to its geographical area; the firm has a national reputation for excellence and a nationwide client base.”

Legal 500 2007

Property transactions often involve complex tax issues. We work closely with our property lawyers to ensure that our clients are provided with a fully-integrated and seamless service.



Our clients include:-
• commercial and residential property developers
• commercial and residential property investors
• local authorities and other public bodies
• housing associations and registered social landlords
• farming and other agricultural bodies

The areas where we are often asked to advise include:-

• VAT
- advising as to merits of opting to tax
- structuring transactions to minimise VAT costs
- compliance issues

• SDLT
- leases
- availability of reliefs
- compliance (including preparing SDLT returns, dealing with enquiries into returns and advising on tax to be paid or repayments which may be available)
- special provisions relating to partnerships

• construction industry scheme
- operation of scheme
- requirement to register under the scheme

• advise generally on development and investment structures, joint ventures and land assembly projects

If you would like further details please contact Jeremy Smith (0191 279 9803 or 07980 715502), Lee Parbery (0191 279 9206 or 07966 324380) or Andy Brown (VAT, 0191 279 9166 or 07772 320757).