Whether you are a residential land developer, a homebuilder or a private investor seeking to diversify your holdings, Baker Tilly understands the audit, tax and financing issues faced by the real estate industry.

Our team draws upon deep sector experience and technical skills, as well as local market knowledge and cross‑border experience. We help clients improve returns, mitigate risks and address broad issues such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), securing debt and developing optimal financing strategies, addressing the pressures of a green economy and providing REIT advice.

We understand your industry

Our clients range in size from single‑unit rental operations to some of Canada's best‑known residential land developers. Our experience with the real estate industry allows us to assess common risks and reporting problems experienced by real estate companies ⁠–⁠ then provide efficient, cost‑effective services to meet your reporting requirements.

Simultaneously, our extensive industry knowledge and insight enables us to provide advice that can optimize your financial and other business processes.

Tax support

Our tax team is experienced in addressing the unique tax issues faced by the real estate industry.

Whether you are developing, leasing or managing property, we can identify existing and emerging taxation issues and help your business address them in a timely manner.

When the time comes to sell your business, we can advise you on how to structure the deal to consider the effects of capital gains, capital dividends, refundable taxes and other associated tax planning issues.

Financial reporting

Baker Tilly real estate professionals possess a unique knowledge of the accounting systems, reporting requirements and taxation issues faced by real estate clients.

Our team is well‑versed in industry‑specific accounting requirements and has the experience to offer insights that will help your operations thrive.

Financial planning

Real estate can be an attractive investment for individuals seeking to diversify their financial portfolio. We can assist clients in making these decisions based on an overall analysis of their personal and business financial situations.

Our expertise allows us to help structure real estate investments in the most tax‑effective manner possible. We explore the advantages and disadvantages of investing in foreign real estate and can offer insights on financing arrangements, investment decisions, shareholder disputes, litigation support, divestiture, mergers or acquisitions, estate planning, succession planning, insurance coverage and assessing the value of intangible assets (including goodwill).

Managing growth

Companies face new challenges as they become larger and more complex. In response, Baker Tilly helps refine financial controls and enhance reporting systems, so that managers have the timely and accurate information they need to make good decisions.

Additionally, if you are looking at acquisitions, we can provide corporate due diligence and assist with the take‑over bids and information circulars required.

Connect with your Baker Tilly advisor today for more information.