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Structures and buildings allowances (SBAs)

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  • February 26, 2026 at 1:02 pm #724884
    dangkhoa.nhhtd
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    Dear tutor,

    in my text book, it’s said: “Where a business incurs expenditure on qualifying costs for new non-residential structures and buildings, or renovations or extensions to existing buildings on or
    after 29 October 2018, they will be eligible for SBAs.”

    In the example MCQ2 of the Note of TX, chapter 5 Capital Allowance:

    “Cora has always prepared accounts to 31 October. On 1 May 2023 she purchased a building which
    she brought into use on 1 June 2023. Costs:
    Land £700,000
    Structure and building £550,000
    Renovations of building £ 30,000
    What is the maximum structure and buildings allowance (SBA) Cora may claim for the year
    ended 31 October 2023?”

    Why does the solution not take into account the renovations cost? The instructor said the it was revenue expense which is confusing for me.

    Can you please explain? In which situation is this renovation expense part of SBAs and in which case is it not?
    I also remember in one of my previous posts of property income, there was a question about the replacement of rooftop, and you said that the building cannot be used until the roof was replaced. Therefore, it was capital expenditure and qualified for SBAs.
    I thought this example is the same case?

    Thank you!

    February 26, 2026 at 4:58 pm #724885
    AmandaP
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    It all depends on whether or not the building (or whatever asset it is) was usable before the additional expenditure was incurred.

    If it was usable, then the additional expenditure is revenue expenditure.

    If it wasn’t usable, and the purchase price of the asset reflected this, as the additional expenditure had to be incurred before use, then it’s capital expenditure.

    There’s a couple of case laws on this area:

    Odeon Associated Theatres: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/technical-activities/technical-resources-search/2007/january/odeon-v-jones.html

    And the Law Shipping company: https://www.accaglobal.com/gb/en/technical-activities/technical-resources-search/2007/january/law-shipping-v-cir.html

    February 26, 2026 at 7:25 pm #724887
    dangkhoa.nhhtd
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    Oh I see. So, it depends on the usability of the building.
    Thank you for your advice!

    February 27, 2026 at 11:25 am #724893
    AmandaP
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    You’re welcome.

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