Grant Thornton brochure real estate & constructions

A guide to our industry expertiseReal estate & construction

The Grant Thornton advantage• the Grant Thornton real estate and construction

team provides assurance, tax and advisoryservices to real estate and constructioncompanies around the globe

• we serve a diverse range of constructionbusinesses, from quoted companies to smallerfamily owned businesses

• we act for a range of property businesses,including offshore investors, publicly tradedcompanies, sole traders and property investmentfunds

• our partner led teams form productive, longterm client relationships

• we are one of the world’s leading organisationsof independently owned and managedaccounting and consulting firms, with access tothe knowledge and expertise of more than 2,500partners in over 100 countries.

Along with the rest of the global economy, thecommercial property sector is in a period of rapidchange, with both owners and builders questioningcurrent strategies and future expectations.Companies face a series of evolving challenges, suchas protecting profits while continuing to invest;seizing international opportunities; differentiatingtheir products and services; retaining and attractingtalent; and cultivating stronger relationships withlenders and fund managers. Whether you are anowner or a builder, real estate success increasinglyhinges on getting good advice as you tackle thesecomplex issues. Our dedicated teams address yourbusiness’s specific needs, from helping constructioncompanies with tax, audit and strategic advice, tohelping real estate companies minimise costs andmaximise stakeholder returns. With a recognisedcombination of global market knowledge, deepindustry experience and comprehensive businessservices, Grant Thornton can help you adaptquickly to the changing sector dynamics, avoidingthe risks and pitfalls and leverage opportunity in anincreasingly competitive marketplace.

When agility is key, strong advicehelps drive success

Grant Thornton knowledge and experience

Our clients are:• businesses that occupy property• office, retail and industrial owners

and developers• offshore investors• property investment funds• property management firms • real estate investment trusts (REITs)• residential owners and developers.

As one of the leading specialist advisersto the real estate and constructionindustry, our proven solutions incorporatetax, audit and strategic advice for everysector and niche. We review each client’sunique business, considering stakeholderobjectives and the bespoke planningopportunities available. As a result, weprovide objective advice and purposedriven solutions that consistently help realestate and construction companies increasein profitability and value.

Our real estate & constructionservices

• internal audit services• international operations• lease audits• litigation support• minimising indirect tax• operational and policy reviews• portfolio reviews• project finance • purchase price allocations• qualified contract calculations• reducing acquisition cost• risk management• state and local tax compliance• strategic growth and planning services• tax planning • transfer pricing• transaction structuring• valuation consulting• VAT and stamp duty land tax advice.

In addition to providing traditional audit and tax services, we can assist real estatecompanies with:• audit compliance • business appraisals and valuation• business structuring• business recovery and re-organisation• capital allowances planning and evaluation• compensation and employee benefits• construction and contract reviews• construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and

employment status matters• corporate acquisition and disposal• cost segregation studies• due diligence services• exit strategies• financing alternatives • forensic services • fund structuring• information systems consulting

A natural choice for internationalcompanies

Global contactsGlobal leader and UKClare Hartnell T +44 (0)20 7728 2388E clare.s.hartnell@uk.gt.com

AustraliaSian SinclairT +61 7 3222 0200E sian.sinclair@au.gt.com

BrazilMaria Regina AbdoT + 55 11 3886 4800E maria.regina@br.gt.com

Octavio ZampirolloT + 55 11 3886 5100E octavio.zampirollo@br.gt.com

CanadaBo MocherniakT + 1 416 366 0100E bo.mocherniak@ca.gt.com

Benoit EganT +1 514 878 2691E egan.benoit@rcgt.com

FranceMathieu DevillersT +33 (0) 1 56 21 03 03E mathieu.devillers@fr.gt.com

Pascal Vialla T +33 (0) 1 56 21 03 03E pascal.vialla@fr.gt.com

IndiaDaniel StefelsT +91 965 000 2967E dan.stefels@in.gt.com

David Jones T +91 124 4628 081E david.jones@in.gt.com

IrelandColin FeelyT +353 (0)1 6805616E colin.feely@ie.gt.com

SpainFernando BeltránT +34 91 576 39 99E fernando.beltran@es.gt.com

SwedenMarcus TobiassonT +46 8 563 073 27E marcus.tobiasson@se.gt.com

United StatesGreg RossT +1 704 632 6817E greg.ross@us.gt.com

Alvin WadeT +1 214 561 2340E alvin.wade@us.gt.com

Our real estate and construction expertscome from member firms around theworld. With access to this globalnetwork’s knowledge base, credentials,experience and regional insights, GrantThornton can help you to enable anddrive the success of both existing andnew real estate investments, no matterwhere you are operating or where youare looking to expand.

Contact a Grant Thornton real estateand construction expert today to find outhow we can help.

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Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations ofindependently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.These firms provide assurance, tax and advisory services to privately heldbusinesses and public interest entities. Clients of member firms can accessthe knowledge and experience of more than 2,500 partners in over 100countries and consistently receive a distinctive, high quality andpersonalised service wherever they choose to do business.

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