Overview

With out client ready to transform a city-centre site into the most vibrant entertainment venue, the ambition was clear: something different, something memorable, and a space where every detail, from the stages to the sound system, was designed to deliver an experience unlike anything else in the city. With £2 million + invested, two floors, multiple bars, and nightly shows, the challenge was to make sure the scale and complexity of the fit-out were matched by a capital allowances claim that left nothing on the table.

The client wanted confidence that every qualifying item was identified, categorised, and claimed correctly, making the numbers as defensible as the design.

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The property : What was delivered and why it matters

The sit occupies a prominent corner in the city and is a two-storey venue with;

  • Two stages, multiple bars, booths, and benches 
  • State-of-the-art sound and lighting 
  • Purpose-built kitchen, cloakrooms, dance studio, and private event spaces (including The Gallery)
  • Extensive mechanical and electrical installations (air conditioning, heating, CCTV, lighting control, fire and intruder alarms, lifts, music systems)
  • High-spec finishes: carpets, ceramic tiles, wooden and vinyl flooring, stainless steel and hygienic wall panels, exposed brick and plaster, suspended ceilings
  • Custom fixtures: DJ booth, performance stages, reception desk, signage, handrails, sanitaryware
  • External works: block paving, concrete slab paving, soft landscaping, and access corridors
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Our approach:
methodical, client-focused, and built for scrutiny

With a project of this scale, the risk is always that details slip through the cracks especially with so much invested in both infrastructure and atmosphere. 

We reviewed the final account and all direct orders, identified and extracted qualifying plant and machinery (main pool and special rate pool) , categorised all expenditure including main pool, special rate pool, repairs, structures and buildings, produced a clear, defensible breakdown to support the client and their advisers  and ensured the claim covered everything from the major installations to the last detail (from sound systems to cloakroom fit-out)

The goal: make the claim easy to understand, ready to support, and absolutely complete.

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The result: allowances and SBA identified

Total capital expenditure assessed: £1m+

Total identified for allowances and SBA: 99.2% of project cost

Category % of total cost
Main Pool Allowances 43.4%
Special Rate Pool 21.3%
Repairs & Maintenance 3.3%
Structures & Buildings (SBA) 31.3%
Total 99.2%
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Why this matters

For a venue this ambitious, missing out on allowances would have meant missing out on real value. By taking a structured, evidence-led approach, we gave the client confidence that every qualifying element was captured and categorized, supporting both their investment and their vision for a unique, future-proofed space.

If you’re investing in a major fit-out, refurbishment, or new venue, especially one with complex services, specialist installations, and a mix of public and private spaces, we’ll guide you through the process personally, making sure you claim what you’re entitled to (simply and defensibly).

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