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Real estate accounting

by Vidit Agarwal Marketing Director

Real estate investments are probably the best traditional way of growing money with minimum long-term risk and the potential for high returns. Professional real estate agents have many moving parts of managing, including client meetings, finances, listing and growing business network. Following good administrative practices will help you in the expansion process.

Importance of accounting in the real estate business

Maintaining excellent and strong accounting procedures is a crucial task that can make you or break you. Real estate is a capital-intensive business, and you can’t afford to be surprised. Having accurate records of all transactions provides a way to secure personal finance situations.

When to hire a property accountant:

In most small businesses, it’s okay to manage accounts on your own to save some money in the initial stages. However, this is not the case with real estates. So ask yourself, would you want an unprofessional to handle your property business? 

Improperly managed account books will increase your chances of facing a significant loss. Therefore, it is best to outsource this task to a field expert property accountant. An accountant will equip you with the essential financial reports to make sound business decisions.

Benefits of hiring a property accountant:

  • Reduced admin workload: Accounting and taxes are very time-consuming business operation; hiring an accountant will free up your valuable time, which can now be utilised in client meetings and other tasks. In addition, knowing that an expert manages your portfolio gives you peace of mind, and you will have to bear the less administrative burden.
  • They provide you with specialised knowledge: Property accountants have the experience of handling multiple portfolios, and they have developed the skill set to advise on business processes. They are well-aware of the good practices used in the industry and can help you achieve higher growth rates.
  • Help you tackle the tweaks: Property markets are famous for constant changes and tweaks, including the spring budget. Although property markets are considered less volatile, having someone to assist you in keeping your investments safe is better.

Benefits for buy-to-let landlords.

Having more than one property is a way to generate higher revenue. You can also generate multiple income streams within the property business by dealing in property development. But, of course, it will involve more transactions, and you need an expert buy-to-let accountant to handle your accounts.


Capital gains can be maximised by careful tax planning and staying compliant with the latest tax laws. For example, the spring budget mentioned the restriction of tax reliefs only to the introductory rate of taxes. This change will be phased over four years, starting from 2020/21. All these changes make it essential to hire an expert accountant to get the most out of your rental property. Most probably, you will be able to recover the cost of hiring an accountant by tax savings alone.


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About Vidit Agarwal Committed   Marketing Director

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Joined APSense since, August 31st, 2017, From Harrow, United Kingdom.

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