Inverness, August 28, 2025
News Summary
Johnston Carmichael has appointed Alison McGlashan as the new Tax Director at its Inverness office. With over 20 years of experience in corporation tax and a focus on construction and property incentives, McGlashan aims to enhance the firm’s expertise in capital allowances. Her addition comes at a vital time for clients seeking optimal tax relief in property investments, ensuring tailored advice in a complex tax landscape. The firm is committed to providing expert guidance across various sectors, strengthening its position in the industry.
Director appointed to boost construction and property tax incentives expertise
A new director has joined the Inverness office to strengthen specialist tax support for property and construction work, with a particular focus on capital allowances. The appointment brings more than two decades of corporation tax experience to the local team and aims to help clients secure the best available tax reliefs on property investment and fixed asset projects.
What the appointment means now
The new director joins from a Big Four firm and adds extensive knowledge of construction and property incentives. Of the 20 years spent in corporation tax roles, 16 years were concentrated on incentives linked to construction, property investment and capital allowances. This strengthens a team that already combines tax advice, surveying and construction know-how and works closely with architects, consulting engineers and project managers.
Role and client focus
In the new role, the director will work directly with clients to identify and unlock tax reliefs across the life of property assets. Areas of emphasis include acquisition and disposal, construction, refurbishment, fit-out and general fixed asset investment. Advice will also take into account how these reliefs interact with other taxes and with self-assessment obligations to give clients a full picture of tax outcomes.
Skills and industry breadth
The director holds professional designations as a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser. She has advised clients across a wide range of sectors, including retail, manufacturing, food and drink, real estate, energy and infrastructure. While based in Inverness, her experience is available to clients across the UK.
Team context and recent local changes
The appointment follows two recent promotions within the Inverness office that adjusted the senior leadership structure. The construction and property incentives team now includes a partner and another director, with the new director strengthening those capabilities. Leadership has highlighted the value of added capital allowances knowledge as the tax treatment of property continues to evolve.
Why this matters now
The Capital Allowances regime has seen notable change, increasing both the potential value of reliefs and the complexity of claiming them. With new rules layered onto existing provisions, organisations planning purchases, upgrades or disposals of property and plant now face more detailed technical assessment to capture available benefits. The appointment is positioned to help clients navigate this shifting landscape and to make sure opportunities are not missed.
How the team works with projects
The incentives team operates alongside surveyors and construction specialists so tax planning can be aligned with design and build decisions. This integrated approach aims to identify qualifying expenditure early, document claims correctly and link tax advice to project milestones and procurement choices.
Practical reach
Although the director is located in the Inverness office, the services offered extend across the UK. The combined team supports a diverse client portfolio, from single-site owners to larger real estate and infrastructure stakeholders, helping them to understand and apply incentives at acquisition, during works and on disposal.
FAQ
Who has been appointed and why does it matter?
A new director with deep experience in corporation tax and construction and property incentives has joined the Inverness office to help clients better access tax reliefs tied to property and fixed assets.
What are capital allowances?
Capital allowances are tax reliefs that let businesses deduct costs of qualifying physical assets from taxable profits. They can apply to building works, plant and machinery and certain fit-out items, depending on the rules in force.
Which parts of a project will be considered?
The team looks at acquisition and disposal, construction, refurbishment, fit-out and general fixed asset investment to identify qualifying expenditure and advise on tax outcomes.
Does this affect only local clients?
No. While based in Inverness, the director provides expertise to clients across the UK and to a range of sectors including retail, manufacturing, food and drink, real estate, energy and infrastructure.
How does the team work with other specialists?
Tax experts coordinate with surveyors, architects, consulting engineers and project managers to align tax planning with design, procurement and construction milestones.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Role | Director focusing on construction and property incentives, including capital allowances |
| Location | Based in Inverness office, serving clients across the UK |
| Experience | 20 years in corporation tax; 16 years focused on construction and property incentives |
| Professional qualifications | Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser |
| Sectors served | Retail, manufacturing, food and drink, real estate, energy, infrastructure |
| Project stages covered | Acquisition/disposal, construction, refurbishment, fit-out, fixed asset investment |
| Team capabilities | Tax advice combined with surveying and construction expertise; close liaison with architects and engineers |
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Additional Resources
- Scottish Construction Now: Johnston Carmichael’s New Appointment
- Wikipedia: Tax Relief
- Scottish Construction Now: New Tax Director Announcement
- Google Search: Capital Allowances
- Scottish Construction Now: Strengthening the Construction Team
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Corporation Tax
- Scottish Construction Now: Diverse Client Portfolio
- Google News: Construction and Property Incentives
