Do I need a property specialist accountant?

If you are a landlord that is serious about maximising opportunities that are available to you, avoiding pitfalls and remaining as tax efficient as possible, then engaging a property specialist accountant is highly recommended.

Why should I find an accountant before I start my new business?

Engaging the right professional at the outset can be the difference between success and failure for your business. The preliminary advice you receive here can save you lots of pain and cost further down the road. For example, getting the structure right for your business is crucial to its success. Whether a Sole Trader, Limited Company or LLP is optimal for you will depend on your circumstances. A second example would be VAT registration, where it can be useful if your customer is a VAT registered business to voluntarily register to boost cashflow for your start-up business.

What value is there in appointing a Chartered Certified Accountant?

The knowledge, sacrifice and commitment required to become a chartered certified accountant and particularly to set up a successful chartered firm, will provide confidence to you to choose the right advisor to support your business. Are there world-class accountants who are not members of a chartered professional body? Absolutely. Are all chartered certified accountants world-class? Unfortunately, not. However, the protection you have as a landlord/business owner is greater if you engage those held to the highest of standards.

Can I do my own accounting?

The answer to this question is yes, however, the question is phrased wrong. The right question is should you do your own accounting? Your time should be spent doing what you do best. It is easy to fall into the trap of believing you are saving money, however, your time has a cost (as does the accountant’s time to correct inevitable errors).

Do I need an accountant and a tax advisor?

It depends. Having a specialist tax advisor can be critical depending on your needs. Whilst we at IWN assist lots of different business types with their accounting compliance and tax planning, we have a particular specialism in helping portfolio landlords. If this is you, then you will not need a separate tax advisor with IWN.

Do you offer monthly bookkeeping services?

Of course! With regular bookkeeping in place, we can provide you and your business with greater clarity of your ongoing financial position – allowing you to remain compliant and make informed decisions.

How easy is it to change my accountant?

We make the process super easy, and the best part is we do all the heavy lifting. Our onboarding process makes the switch as seamless as possible, and we keep you informed at every step of the way, liaising with your previous accountant to make sure all relevant information is transferred across to us.

Firstly, amounts paid to your accountant should never be considered ‘fees.’ Instead, they should be an investment which provides you with peace of mind – so you can sleep at night knowing you are compliant, more time to focus on your family and growth of your business, all whilst paying the least amount of tax in accordance with the latest legislation. Typically, an investment for a Limited Company starts from £100 per month (ex VAT) for basic compliance services (lower fees apply if you are a Sole Trader / Partnership etc). We’re able to offer more comprehensive solutions should this meet your needs. Following an initial Discovery Call with you, where we build out an understanding of your needs, we will share a Proposal outlining how we can support you and your business, so you have clarity on the scope and monthly investment required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01. Do I need a property specialist accountant?

If you are a landlord that is serious about maximising opportunities that are available to you, avoiding pitfalls and remaining as tax efficient as possible, then engaging a property specialist accountant is highly recommended.
02. Why should I find an accountant before I start my new business?

Engaging the right professional at the outset can be the difference between success and failure for your business. The preliminary advice you receive here can save you lots of pain and cost further down the road. For example, getting the structure right for your business is crucial to its success. Whether a Sole Trader, Limited Company or LLP is optimal for you will depend on your circumstances. A second example would be VAT registration, where it can be useful if your customer is a VAT registered business to voluntarily register to boost cashflow for your start-up business.
03. What value is there is appointing a Chartered Certified Accountant?

The knowledge, sacrifice and commitment required to become a chartered certified accountant and particularly to set up a successful chartered firm, will provide confidence to you to choose the right advisor to support your business. Are there world-class accountants who are not members of a chartered professional body? Absolutely. Are all chartered certified accountants world-class? Unfortunately, not. However, the protection you have as a landlord / business owner is greater if you engage those held to the highest of standards.
04. Can I do my own accounting?

The answer to this question is yes, however, the question is phrased wrong. The right question is should you do your own accounting? Your time should be spent doing what you do best. It is easy to fall into the trap of believing you are saving money, however, your time has a cost (as does the accountant’s time to correct inevitable errors).
05. Do I need an accountant and a tax advisor?

It depends. Having a specialist tax advisor can be critical depending on your needs. Whilst we at IWN assist lots of different business types with their accounting compliance and tax planning, we have a particular specialism in helping portfolio landlords. If this is you, then you will not need a separate tax advisor with IWN.
06. Do you offer monthly bookkeeping services?
07. How easy is it to change my accountant?

We make the process super easy, and the best part is we do all the heavy lifting. Our onboarding process makes the switch as seamless as possible, and we keep you informed at every step of the way, liaising with your previous accountant to make sure all relevant information is transferred across to us.
08. What are the fees?

Firstly, amounts paid to your accountant should never be considered ‘fees.’ Instead, they should be an investment which provides you with peace of mind – so you can sleep at night knowing you are compliant, more time to focus on your family and growth of your business, all whilst paying the least amount of tax in accordance with the latest legislation.

Typically, an investment for a Limited Company starts from £100 per month (ex VAT) for basic compliance services (lower fees apply if you are a Sole Trader / Partnership etc). We’re able to offer more comprehensive solutions should this meet your needs.

Following an initial Discovery Call with you, where we build out an understanding of your needs, we will share a Proposal outlining how we can support you and your business, so you have clarity on the scope and monthly investment required.

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   Andrew Green 
 1 July 2026
 
 
  Extremely professional and able accountancy team you can trust

Owner's reply
Thank you very much for this fantastic review, Andrew. We are so pleased to hear you found our team extremely professional and trustworthy. Providing reliable, expert accountancy services to clients across London and the wider UK is exactly what we set out to do at IWN Accountancy. We look forward to continuing to support you with your accounting and tax needs. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this feedback.
  
 
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   Alessandro Iacovacci 
 19 June 2026
 
 
  I cannot recommend IWN services enough. Trustworthiness is a priority for me, and Alex & Co. have proven themselves to be top-tier. An outstanding service all around.

Owner's reply
Thank you for this wonderful review, Alessandro. Trustworthiness sits right at the heart of how we approach accountancy and advisory work, so it means a great deal to hear that has come through in your experience with the IWN team. Delivering top-tier service to clients across Bournemouth and beyond is what we strive for, and feedback like yours tells us we are getting it right. We look forward to continuing to support you. Warm regards, Alex and the team at IWN Accountancy.
  
 
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   Gary Tunbridge 
 20 January 2026
 
 
  I contacted IWN with regards to a Pension tax refund issue, not only did they give me a first class service with very easy e mail process, I personally want to say a very big thank you to Jenny  Shepherd who was absolutely outstanding with my issue. Great Company and employees.

Owner's reply
Thank you for your kind review, Gary. We are delighted you have experienced our first class service & appreciate you taking the time to review us.
  
 
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   Minal Shah 
 12 January 2026
 
 
  IWN have been our accountants for a year now . Our first meeting with Alex was informative, professional and we immediately felt like we were in very good hands.
Alex is friendly, knowledgeable and proactive which we really appreciate. We enjoy his topical and regular webinars and are also aligned with his goal to maximise wealth and save time. He is on it!

During the on-boarding process, Jenny was efficient, speedy and made the process effortlessly seamless. She replied to our emails in a timely and professional manner. Thank you

Conway really assisted us in getting used to the Xero software. He was patient and explained the software very well. He was also on hand to answer any further additional queries that were thrown at him in a detailed and easy to understand manner. Thank you

Amad was a star whilst completing our company accounts. He is professional, patient and very thorough. His emails are positive, informative and his very clear explanations are always much appreciated. Thank you Amad!

We look forward to working with the whole team going forwards and hopefully meeting you in person very soon at your next event!

Thank you all

Owner's reply
Thank you very much for your kind review, which reflects our whole team's commitment to excellence. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and look forward to continuing to do so in future!
  
 
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   Raj Gupta 
 29 September 2025
 
 
  Navigating the complexities of property ownership—particularly in light of increasingly stringent tax and legal regulations—had led me to consider incorporating a company to manage my portfolio. Recently, I was introduced to Alex from IWN Accountancy, and I couldn’t be more impressed.
From our initial conversation, Alex demonstrated exceptional professionalism, deep technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to going above and beyond. He translated complex tax jargon into clear, actionable insights and thoughtfully mapped out the implementation timeline for various strategic options. His clarity and attention to detail made what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable and well-informed.
I wholeheartedly recommend Alex and the team at IWN Accountancy to anyone seeking reliable, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking tax and accountancy support.

Owner's reply
Thank you for your kind & thoughtful review, Raj. It was a pleasure to advise you on optimising the tax position for your property portfolio 👌
  
 
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   PARM VERDI 
 29 August 2025
 
 
  Amad, handled my annual accounts and tax returns with great care and patience. The whole Team @ IWN are brilliant , their professionalism and support made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I really appreciate their help and highly recommend them.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Parm. It has been a pleasure to serve you and your family & we look forward to continuing to do so.
  
 
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   Sunil Samani 
 26 June 2025
 
 
  Seamless handover and timely responses. Trusted team, looking forward to working with them.

Owner's reply
Thanks Sunil - appreciate your kind words and happy you look forward to working with us.
  
 
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   w irvine 
 12 May 2025
 
 
  While looking for accountancy advice recently, the name that really stood out  was
IWN Accountancy.
From our first phone call, Jenny was up- beat, professional, supportive and informative.
No question was too much trouble for her and this gave me confidence in the company.

Amad  worked with my account and I benefitted from his dedicated professional approach and experience.
He gave one hundred percent attention to detail.

A dynamic friendly team and really helpful .
Paperwork sorted!  I'm beyond delighted!

Highly  recommended!'

(Mrs W Irvine)

Owner's reply
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a thoughtful review! It is our pleasure to serve you.
  
 
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   Abbas Yadollahi 
 14 April 2025
 
 
  It has been an absolute blessing to work with IWN Accountancy. After being let down by my previous accountant, I was relieved to find a team of knowledgeable, friendly, and highly professional chartered accountants who deliver work to the highest standard.

A special thanks to Jenny for seamlessly handling our payroll and to Junaid for taking over our company accounts with such expertise and dedication. The entire team at IWN Accountancy show true professionalism, and I’m incredibly grateful to you all.

Owner's reply
Thanks Abbas - such a pleasure to serve you & your family!
  
 
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   Eileen 
 24 March 2025
 
 
  I can't describe the relief I feel knowing my long overdue tax and capital gains have been addressed. I kept putting it off, feeling overwhelmed to tackle it, that is until I contacted IWN. They have explained everything, hand held me throughout the process, been unbelievably patient, answered every question and got me through it. Huge thanks to the team who have all been involved. I particularly thank Junaid   for his knowledge, commitment and "we can do this" attitude. What a star.
Highly recommend

Owner's reply
Thank you very much for your review, Eileen. We were so glad to be able to assist you 🙏
  
 
 
  
 
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“Alex was really helpful in advising on correct Tax regulations in associated with property, as well as other accounting related issues. I will be recommending Alex to others as he really went into great depth to ensure that I was correctly informed of all policies and regulations moving forward.”

Kiren Sandhu

“We are already blown away by your help and the ease of dealing with things. You are all going to be a pleasure to work with I’m sure. Always so quick helping us with our many issues.”

Jonny and Kev | Sabai Services Ltd

“Alex is incredibly knowledgeable in his field. Alex and his team go above and beyond helping me with endless tax queries I seem to have. The team deal with mine and my business tax affairs promptly and efficiently. I would highly recommend IWNA.”

Jane Fawcett | Safari Cars Ltd

“Top service provided by Alex & all at IWN. Quick responses, and the way he takes you through the accounts is simple and easy to understand. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

John Jarvis – UK Landlord

“Alex Norian was fantastically professional and personable during the consultation process. He was able to provide a comprehensive answer to every question we had. He also followed up clearly and accurately. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his services.”

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