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RP issues - A briefing for registered providers of social housing - November 2008
In this issue: RPs suffering in the property market crash :: A need for impairment provisions :: VAT adjustments for temporary lettings :: Contract compliance :: Mitigating the impact of the credit crunch :: Topical tax issues for RPs
827 KBVAT and RSLs - Changes announced in the 2008 Budget
In his Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced several changes to VAT, including the withdrawal of the staff hire concession from April 2009.
208 KBBusiness plan validation for RSLs
The very viability of an RSL may be threatened if actions are planned on the basis of a poor or inaccurate model. We can provide validation services covering a variety of work for both large and small, specialist and diverse RSLs.
214 KBExternal audit services for RSLs
Although an audit is a statutory requirement, we strongly believe the audit process can add value to any RSL and assist management and those charged with governance, in their decision-making processes.
246 KBService charge statement audits for RSLs
Effective communication and accounting for service charges are essential for all RSLs that have leaseholders with variable service charges.
201 KBTax services for RSLs
Most RSLs fall within the remit of corporation tax, including charities. The majority of RSLs employ staff and are within the PAYE regulations.
214 KBDue diligence on prospective mergers of RSLs
Many RSLs find themselves thinking about entering into a group arrangement with others to become development partners, to achieve economies of scale, or due to regulatory or internal pressures.
214 KBServices to RSLs
Our social housing team advises over 70 RSLs and related organisations. In addition to the traditional assurance work of external and internal audit, the team delivers a wide range of consultancy advice, drawing support from other in-house specialists as necessary.
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