What happened at the show?

A commercial developer acquired a manufacturing facility in 2019 for £4million. They met HMA Tax, a commercial property tax specialist, who were exhibiting at the Property Developer Show. That single conversation led to £128,250 in tax savings on the Nottingham facility.

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 industrial buildings like warehouses and manufacturing facilities, helping clients unlock tax relief on qualifying assets already embedded within their properties.

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?

A manufacturing corporation had acquired an industrial facility in Nottingham in 2019, for £4,000,000. The property contained various plant and machinery, alongside staff facilities including kitchens, end of trip facilities, and recreational spaces. On the surface, it looked like a standard commercial acquisition. Beneath the surface, there was a substantial unclaimed tax position, one they only discovered because they connected with HMA Tax at the show.

What were the results?

The investment	The return
Purchase price	£4,000,000
Allowances identified	£675,000 (15% of purchase price)
Instant tax relief	£34,770
Total tax saving	£128,250

£128,250 back, from a facility they’d owned for years, from a claim they didn’t know they could make, through a connection they wouldn’t have found without the show.

Is 15% typical for industrial properties? How much could I be owed?

For industrial properties, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and similar, Capital Allowances typically account for around 15% of the purchase price, as seen in this case. That figure can be significantly higher if the property was purchased, refurbished, extended, or altered within the last two years, with relief often accessible immediately. The sooner a claim is made, the sooner the money is recovered.

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

This is what attending the Property Developer Show delivers. Not just industry insight, real, tangible money back into your business. This developer didn’t have HMA Tax on their radar before the show. One conversation later, they’d identified £675,000 in allowances and walked away with £128,250 in tax 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 the investors, developers, and commercial 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 call or a paid campaign. They showed up, exhibited, and were in the room when the opportunity arrived. That’s the power of the show. Want to exhibit? Enquire here.

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.