Our expertise includes property development and investment, house builders, civil engineers and tradesmen and women. We've worked alongside all sizes of business ever since the firm was set up over 100 years ago, always providing solutions specific to each client's requirements.
As with many sectors, tax and accounting issues in this sector are becoming more complex and to provide the best solution for your business requires an integrated approach.
With our extensive services provision we support our property and construction clients with a wide range of business needs including commercial accounting, raising finance and tax planning through to HR, payroll and services.
In addition, our construction industry scheme (CIS) expertise will help you negotiate your way around the complexities of the CIS tax compliance guidelines quickly and easily.
Whether you are a sole trader, a construction company or property investor, there are many areas we can help you with, including:
Online Calculators - Land and Buildings Transaction Tax
Calculate the tax charged for the purchase of property in Scotland.
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Corporate and business tax - The Construction Industry Scheme
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Personal tax - Property investment - buy to let
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Personal tax - Property investment - tax aspects
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Webinars - IR35 Off-Payroll Working
Information to help you understand the changes to the rules relating to the use of contractors in the private sector. The new rules, often referred to as IR35, mean that organisations using contractors will become responsible for determining their worker's employment status and paying tax and NI.
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Webinars - VAT Domestic Reverse Charge
From 1 March 2021, there is a major change to the way VAT is calculated for businesses the building and construction sectors. The change, known as the Domestic Reverse Charge, has a significant effect on VAT timing and cash flow for those operating in these industries.
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Stocks started the year with gusto and many of the world’s major indexes gained between 2% and 6% within the first fortnight. However, since then the American market has been particularly weak and there have been signs of profit taking in certain areas.
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Why Greaves West & Ayre?
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It’s our passion
Everyone at GWA is passionate about providing Quality Advice and Quality Service. In return our clients recommend our services to family, friends and business contacts. Our team can feel proud, knowing that everyone plays a part our our client's success.
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We build partnerships
We take the time to get to know you. You’ll receive personal service from the partner matched to your individual needs, who will be your main point of contact throughout your relationship with GWA. It’s the way we have always built client relationships, often going back generations, based on trust, independence and expertise.
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We’re always developing
We invest in ongoing training for all our team and keep up to date with technological changes to ensure we meet client needs as the world we operate in changes.
Quality Advice • Quality Service
Berwick-upon-Tweed
17 Walkergate
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1DJ
Tel: 01289 306 688
Email: berwick@gwayre.co.uk
Haddington
8 St Ann’s Place
Haddington
East Lothian
EH41 4BS
Tel: 01620 823211
Email: haddington@gwayre.co.uk
