Real estate

Peer Group appointed Kreston Reeves as our auditor following a tender process involving several other firms. We were impressed by their property expertise and understanding of family-owned businesses such as ours. Their considered approach and excellent communication meant that the first audit proceeded smoothly. The team at Kreston Reeves delivered on everything expected and more, and it was a significant improvement on our experience previously. Kreston Reeves are now also supporting us with tax compliance and capital allowance claims and again this has demonstrated their expertise, excellent communication, and personal approach.

Jon Neal, Finance Director, Peer Group

We engaged Kreston Reeves due to the retirement of our former accountant and on the recommendation of a friend. We have a diverse portfolio of business interests from: commercial property including retail, industrial and residential all which is let out various companies / individuals to our organic arable farm enterprise, managed woodlands which produce fencing materials, biomass woodchip and local logs sales. During a particularly challenging period of transition, with incomplete and disorganised handover from the previous accounting team, Kreston Reeves approached the situation with professionalism, attention to detail, and a calm, solutions-oriented mindset. They quickly identified gaps, were instrumental in obtaining information, streamlined processes, and ensured that our financial reporting remained accurate and compliant throughout the transition all whilst training us in new bookkeeping processes to ensure our businesses remained tax compliant. The team at Kreston Reeves are not only incredibly knowledgeable and detail-oriented but also proactive in finding ways to optimise my finances. Whether it’s tax planning, financial reporting, or business advice, they always take the time to explain everything clearly and ensure I’m making informed decisions. We also have a Lloyds insurance underwriting business that we have just taken over from our former agent and will be investigating this further with some tax help from Kreston Reeves. I would highly recommend Kreston Reeves to any organisation in need of a reliable and resourceful accountant.

Leigh Harris, Director, Bayham Property Holdings Limited

Working with Kreston Reeves is always a pleasure. Being an owner managed business with a significant property investment portfolio, the teams’ knowledge of the commercial and residential sector as well as the technical advice they bring is invaluable to us. The team at Kreston Reeves take the time to understand our business and personal requirements, from company accounts to inheritance and estate planning- for our requirements, their advice is unmatched. We value that we can go to one firm for all our needs and that the teams will work together to provide the best solutions tailored for our circumstances. Jennifer Williamson (accounts) and Daniel Grainge (personal taxation) both attend our annual meetings, so we feel fully supported that we are making the right decisions for both our company and our family and can understand the tax and commercial implications. They have invested in the relationship and adapt the way they deliver services and advice to best suit our needs. This personal approach is particularly helpful to us an intergenerational family business. With Kreston Reeves, we know that our best interests are at the forefront of their minds- we have worked with them on a number of specific advisory projects from bespoke VAT advice to real estate funding advice. Their service is invaluable, and we would highly recommend them!”

Jax Martin Betts and Teady McErlean, Lyndendown Properties

In all my working life I have never been enlightened so much as I have with the support Phil and the team at Kreston Reeves have given me. February 2020 saw the launch of CT11 Construction and then COVID happened – the daunting thought of not being able to trade and missing out on the support of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme while in the first national lockdown. The Kreston Reeves team guided me throughout the pandemic enabling me to find opportunities during this crisis. Whether it was through achieving short term financial support, winning new contracts, or completing CHAS accreditation. They supported me with knowledge and empathy which I found outstanding, something I’ve never experienced from a professional services firm before. They showed me dignity, integrity and humility through a very challenging time for everyone. There would not be a shadow of a doubt that I would recommend you to any one I can. The trust I have for your team is unquestionable.

Darril Edwards, Director, CT11 Construction and Developments Ltd

Allan Pinner has been involved in providing financial advice to the company for more than 25 years and we feel fortunate to have enjoyed the benefit of Allan’s experience and attention to detail over the many years he has been involved with our financial management. Allan's detailed knowledge of our business has enabled him to provide support and expertise with our tax planning both corporate and personal and to advise on the preparation and presentation of the companies annual accounts. Allan has always shown a deep interest in the business and we have always enjoyed the confidence of his understanding of our needs.

David Shilton, Chairman, Shilton Group Holdings Ltd

Whilst we knew what we wanted to achieve for both parties, Kreston Reeves “plugged the gaps” to ensure all pertinent commercial and taxation areas were covered to help achieve a successful outcome for everyone on time!

Ian Savage, CEO, Chartway

I am a landlord with three buy-to-let properties. I have an appreciation of finance but my career was in marketing not in accountancy. I have taken advice from various accountants and so-called tax experts in the nine years I have been a landlord, and have always done my self-assessment tax returns myself. I recently saw a presentation by Jo White, a Tax Consultant with Kreston Reeves, and it immediately became clear that here was someone who really understands the tax affairs of landlords – capital allowances, allowable expenses, and exactly how to fill in tax returns. I had a free initial consultation which only confirmed my thoughts. I am going to pay for Jo to re-do my last tax return, and she has already mentioned things which I didn’t realise I could claim for, which will more than pay for their fee. She will also be helping me minimise the Capital Gains Tax which will arise when I start to sell my properties. I would thoroughly recommend Jo White of Kreston Reeves to any landlord.

David Horton, Landlord

Kreston Reeves provide a professional and bespoke audit service tailored for the National Federation of Builders. We have appreciated their support and advice as we develop and grow our membership. James Peach and the audit team are aware of our needs and have flexibility in their approach to matters. In addition to the audit they support us on tax matters including queries those related to our non profit mutual trading status when I joined the company. I am very pleased with the service and support provided by Kreston Reeves and can strongly recommend them as audit advisors.

Brian Phoenix, Finance Director, National Federation of Builders

Since 2014 Kreston Reeves has prepared the corporation tax return for Cemex UK Operations Ltd, the main trading company for our UK construction business (production and supply of cement, concrete, aggregates and related products). Every year the staff at Kreston Reeves work to a high standard, dealing with our accounting staff to extract the numbers needed for an accurate tax return in our often complex business. Kreston Reeves has also supported our in-house tax team with advice on an ad hoc basis covering items such as Corporate Interest Restriction, divestment advice and also support on general compliance following the change in UK GAAP. The firm provides an excellent level of service with a friendly, helpful and knowledgeable tax team. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.

Imogen Parsons BA (Hons), FCCA, CTA, Tax Manager, Cemex UK Operations Ltd

We approached Kreston Reeves at a difficult time in our practice, they were very professional and reassuring in their unwavering support of our business, with timely advice and guidance provided. During and after Covid-19, it became clear that a new succession strategy had to be developed, without the help and expertise of Kreston Reeves this would have been difficult to achieve. Following a period of engagement at different levels, including mentoring and client workshop sessions, a clear pathway ahead emerged which has recently been accomplished. After 60 years in business, the Evans & Langford team are now looking forward to engineering the future, as part of the larger multi-disciplinary RB Plant Group. This is an important and very positive outcome of a fruitful existing relationship, where there is great synergy and cultural fit between the two companies.

Simon Robertson, Director, Evans & Langford

A big benefit for me of working with Kreston Reeves, and one of the things that impressed me recently, was we were very close to making a decision on one of the company structures that was needed, and we were very heavily guided by legal advice. But when we started to quantify it, and this was only down to Kreston Reeves who pushed us to do this, we saw the magnitude of the financial and tax implications. It’s their tenacity that pushed us to do this. Even as their client they didn’t accept no from us, and they intuitively knew what was the right thing to do and we were heading in the wrong direction. It’s that tenacity that we’re glad they have because if we had just gone with our feeling and using legal advice purely it would have been the wrong thing to do.

Mark Dodson, CFO, Otterpool Park LLP

Kreston Reeves were introduced to us through a referral from the bank when we were looking for new Accountants and Auditors. Over the last 4 years, Kreston Reeves have not only assisted in the Accounts preparation and audit, but also provided advice and guidance on other business matters. Kreston Reeves have been able to assist in a vast manner of items to date and there is also a confidence now that should we require something other than the norm, they will be able to help. Kreston Reeves have helped to ensure a smooth growth trend in terms of reporting requirements and also provided invaluable guidance on acquisition opportunities.

Sagar Bakhai, Finance Manager, Associated Asphalt Contracting Ltd

We use Kreston Reeves for tax advice because they are a local firm that are large enough to have the expertise to answer all of our tax queries but not so large that we don’t receive a personal service, they have helped us on IR35, VAT and Corporation tax issues. Kreston Reeves stand out as they deliver a personal service, give good advice and deliver this in a manner that non-tax experts can understand. It is re-assuring for us to know that we can rely on Kreston Reeves for all of our tax advice no matter how big or small that task is.

Ian Perkins, Group Chief Financial Officer, Gallagher Group