Specialist construction & real estate accountants and advisors

Delivering national audit, assurance and advisory services to the UK construction and real estate sector.

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How we champion
your business

Construction and real estate businesses face complex projects, funding requirements, reporting demands and tax considerations. We combine sector expertise with national capability to provide practical advice that supports better commercial decisions.
Whether you are developing property, delivering projects, investing, raising finance or planning your next stage of growth, our teams work with you to simplify complexity and focus on what matters.

Our teams have experience supporting:

• Property developers and investors
• Family offices
• Housebuilders
• Main contractors and subcontractors
• Investor-backed groups
• Sector professionals
• Real estate funds
• Multi-entity and group structures
• Equity funders

Why Sumer?

National reach, local insight.

A national network of specialists, supported by local knowledge wherever you operate.

Relationship-led delivery

You’ll work directly with experienced partners who understand your business, projects and sector challenges.

Audit and assurance capability

Robust audit, financial reporting and assurance designed to give confidence to boards, lenders, investors and stakeholders.

Sector specialists

Dedicated construction and real estate expertise across development, construction and investment.

Our services

Audit, assurance and accountancy

Reliable financial information is critical to maintaining stakeholder confidence, managing risk and supporting sustainable growth. Our teams provide audit, assurance and reporting support tailored to the construction and real estate sector

Our teams support clients with:

• Technology enabled statutory audits
• Group and consolidated reporting
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Tailored assurance services
• Management accounts and forecasting
• Systems and controls reviews
• Covenant reporting
• Board and stakeholder reporting

We combine sector expertise with national delivery capability to provide high-quality audits that give confidence to shareholders, lenders investors and boards.

Deal advisory

A transaction can be a pivotal moment for a business. Our corporate finance team supports shareholders and management through acquisitions, disposals, succession planning and strategic growth

From preparing a business for sale through to negotiations and due diligence, we provide commercially focused guidance designed to support value and manage risk.

We can also act as a trusted interface between parties, helping you stay focused on running the business while the transaction progresses.

Structuring property transactions

The right structure can influence tax, funding, risk and the eventual outcome of a project.

We advise on Special Purpose Vehicle arrangements, joint ventures and development structures, aligning transactions with your wider business objectives.

Sector-specific tax advice

Tax planning should reflect the commercial realities of your business

Our construction and real estate specialists provide practical tax advice across advisory and compliance, helping you understand liabilities, improve forecasting and maintain robust compliance.

Our team advises on areas including VAT, CIS, Capital Allowances, R&D claims and SDLT, with tax planning aligned to operational strategy and long-term objectives.

Debt and capital advisory

Having the right funding in place is essential to delivering successful construction and real estate projects. We support developers, investors and contractors with financial modelling, lender engagement and funding negotiations

Our network and experience spans senior debt, mezzanine finance and equity investment, helping you structure funding arrangements that are commercially sound and strategically aligned.

“We have received exceptional support on a wide range of corporation tax planning and advisory services. Cowgills has taken the time to regularly visit us at our offices, ensuring consistent communication and a strong understanding of our business goals. In particular, their specialist guidance on preparing land remediation relief claims has been invaluable. They have

Pete Ackerley, Finance Director, Kellen Homes Limited

“Domis and Cowgills have worked together for almost 10 years and during that time we have received fantastic support from the whole Cowgills team. This support has covered management accounts assistance, deal advisory, tax planning and compliance, VAT queries and payroll support. Cowgills have also been our auditors from the outset and have provided a

Kevin Haselden, Finance Director, Domis Construction

“Simmons Gainsford have been our accountants since the company was formed in 1989. They were heavily involved in a management buyout and subsequent change of ownership from a joint venture between a partnership and a PLC to a privately owned company. Simmons Gainsford have always been by our side… and the partners have been an

Jon Noble, Chairman – RG Property Group

“Carpenter Box provide us with a complete service. They look after everything from audit and payroll to sorting out our pension schemes and personal tax planning. We really value the range and depth of expertise that they have under one roof, because property and construction can be a complex industry, but the team have excellent knowledge of the sector.”

Roffey Homes

Your local construction and real estate champion

Across Sumer we act for a wide range of construction and real estate businesses throughout the UK, supported by a strong professional network and trusted relationships throughout the sector.

Let's strengthen your
organisation’s financial future.

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Latest news

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