Your commercial property is hiding tens of thousands in unclaimed tax relief.
Capital allowances are built into the fabric of almost every commercial building — heating, lighting, wiring, lifts, sanitaryware. Most owners never claim them because their accountant isn't equipped to find them. We are.
Typically worth 15–40% of what you paid for the property
Refunds usually land within 28 days of submission to HMRC
Survey included, no hidden fees, works alongside your accountant
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Why it's still unclaimed
Your accountant handles your tax return. They don't survey your building.
When you buy or improve a commercial property, a large slice of the cost is plant and machinery embedded in the building. Identifying and valuing it takes surveyors and tax specialists working together — so in most cases, it's simply never claimed.
Invoiced items: furniture, computers, equipment you bought separately.
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What we find
Heating, cooling and ventilation, electrical and lighting systems, hot and cold water, sanitaryware, lifts, security and fire systems, kitchens, fixtures and fittings — inside the price you paid.
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What you get
An HMRC-ready report, a lump-sum refund on tax already paid and lower tax bills going forward.
Recent claims approved by HMRC
Across these six claims, owners unlocked an average of 33% of their purchase price.
Real properties, real numbers. The bar shows allowances identified as a share of the purchase price.
Most of these owners had no idea the relief existed.
How it works
Four steps. We do the heavy lifting.
You'll spend minutes on this, not days. Our tax specialists and surveyors handle the rest.
Free assessment
A specialist checks eligibility and estimates your claim, usually on a short call.
10 minutes
Property survey
Our surveyors inspect the building with minimal disruption. Floor plans can cut survey time by up to half.
Included in fee
HMRC-ready report
Tax specialists value every qualifying item and produce a fully documented, compliant claim.
Built to withstand scrutiny
Get your refund
We plan the submission with you and your accountant. Relief typically arrives within 28 days.
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Do I qualify?
If you can say yes to these, you very likely do.
You own a UK commercial property — personally, through a company or a partnership — and allowances haven't been claimed on it already.
You (or your company) pay UK tax.
It isn't held in a pension fund. Pension-held properties can't claim — but buying from one can unlock relief.
Buying or selling right now?
Speak to us before contracts exchange. Without the right clauses and a section 198 election, valuable relief can be lost permanently. Call 01384 904090
Refurbished, extended or fitted out recently? That spend often qualifies too — on top of the original purchase.
What clients and partners say
Owners are often surprised. Then delighted.
“I couldn't believe my solicitor didn't do this, and when I found out, I was able to claim back a substantial amount of tax, just in time for sale.”
David MartinArctic Spas
“HMA Tax provided my clients with an excellent service, identifying over £3m in allowances for them collectively.”
Martin WebbWebb House
“A very good service, would highly recommend. Excellent communication from start to finish and a good result achieved.”
Louise FarmerHMA Tax client
Questions owners ask
Capital allowances FAQs
Why hasn't my accountant claimed this for me?
Embedded capital allowances need both property surveying and specialist tax expertise. Most accountancy firms claim invoiced items like furniture and IT, but don't have the surveyors to identify and value qualifying items built into the fabric of a building. We work alongside your accountant, not instead of them.
I bought my property years ago. Can I still claim?
Often, yes. For properties bought or built before April 2014 there's no time limit. Since April 2014, purchases where the seller claimed allowances are subject to pooling and time-limit rules — so it's worth getting advice quickly.
Does the survey cost extra?
No. The survey is included in our fees, whatever the size or number of properties. There are no hidden charges.
How quickly will I see the money?
Refunds or relief are typically received within 28 days of the claim being submitted to HMRC.
Will claiming reduce the value of my property?
No. Valuations don't take capital allowances into account. Having allowances identified and valued can even strengthen your hand when you sell.
What if HMRC questions my claim?
Every claim is prepared by tax specialists and surveyors to be compliant and fully documented. If HMRC raises a query, we support you throughout.
I own several properties. Can I claim on all of them?
Yes. Each commercial property can potentially support its own claim — and refurbishments can create further allowances.
Is my information secure?
Yes. Our processes are GDPR compliant and we never pass your details to third parties for marketing.
Free, no-obligation assessment
Find out exactly what your property is worth in tax relief.
Tell us a little about your property. A capital allowances specialist will review it and come back to you — usually the same working day.
