What actually happened at the show?

An investment fund met HMA Tax, a commercial property tax specialist, while exhibiting at the Property Developer Show. That single conversation led to £160,000 in tax savings on a Manchester nursery they’d already purchased.

Who are HMA Tax and what do they do?

HMA Tax are commercial property tax specialists who identify, value, and claim Capital Allowances on behalf of property owners. They work across a range of sectors, including child care facilities, helping clients unlock tax relief on qualifying assets already embedded within their properties. Most property owners don’t know this money exists, HMA Tax find it.

These claims apply to assets either installed by the owner or inherited when the property was purchased, meaning the opportunity often already exists within properties you own right now.

What was the client’s situation?

The investment fund had acquired an additional nursery in Manchester for £1,500,000. The property was well-equipped, outdoor playground, kitchen and dining area, child-safe infrastructure, and ample parking for parents and carers. On the surface, it looked like a straightforward acquisition. Beneath the surface, there was a significant unclaimed tax position, one they only discovered because they attended the show.

What were the results?

Investment	Results
Purchase price	£1,500,000
Allowances identified	£800,000 (40% of purchase price)
Instant tax relief	£61,600
Total tax saving	£160,000

£160,000 back, from a property they already owned, from a claim they didn’t know they could make, through a connection they wouldn’t have made without the show.

Is 40% typical? How much could I be owed?

For child care properties specifically, Capital Allowances typically account for around 40% of the property purchase price, exactly as seen in this case. If your property was purchased, refurbished, extended, or altered within the last two years, the relief available may be even higher and can often be accessed immediately. The sooner a claim is made, the sooner the money lands.

What does this mean if you’re a developer or investor?

This is what attending the Property Developer Show delivers. Not just inspiration or industry updates, real, tangible financial outcomes. HMA Tax weren’t on this investment fund’s radar before the show. After one conversation on the show floor, they’d identified £800,000 in allowances and delivered £160,000 in savings. The right specialist, found at the right moment, changes what’s possible.

What does this mean if you’re a service provider?

This is your client base, walking through the door. The Property Developer Show puts you directly in front of investors, developers, and property owners who have the portfolio and the need to benefit from what you offer. HMA Tax didn’t find this client through a cold email or a paid ad. They showed up, exhibited, and were present when the opportunity walked in. That’s the show working exactly as it should.

How do I get involved?

Whether you’re looking to find specialists who can improve the financial performance of your portfolio, or you’re a service provider ready to meet the clients who need you most, the Property Developer Show is where those conversations happen.

Attend the show. Exhibit at the show. Make the connection that changes the numbers.

HMA Tax are commercial property tax specialists. They exhibited at the Property Developer Show and work with property owners across the UK to identify and claim Capital Allowances. This case study is based on a real client outcome achieved following their participation in the show.