Why Specialist Accounting Matters for Estate Agents.

Because profitability is protected in the detail — long before month-end.

Estate agencies aren’t “one-income” businesses. You’ve got commissions, management fees, referral income, marketing costs, payroll and the day-to-day reality of timing gaps between completion and cash.

Whether you’re a single-branch agency or scaling across locations, your finance needs to show the truth at every stage: what’s earned, what’s outstanding, what’s spent, what’s due, and what the real margin is after all costs.

Specialist accounting creates a calmer control system — improving cash visibility, strengthening forecasting, and keeping your HMRC and Companies House position tidy so you can grow without the admin load.

  • Clearer cash flow visibility across commissions, fees and overheads
  • Better margin control across branches, negotiators and revenue streams
  • More confidence around VAT and Making Tax Digital reporting
  • Decision-ready reporting for owners, investors and lenders

Estate Agent FAQs

Yes — we support sales, lettings and commercial agencies. We set up your reporting so each income stream is visible and your performance stays clear, not blurred.

Absolutely. We structure your bookkeeping so you can see commissions earned, invoiced and collected — plus pipeline visibility where appropriate — making cash planning calmer.

We do. From PAYE and pensions to commission-led pay structures, we keep payroll accurate and compliant so your team is paid correctly and on time.

Yes. We build reporting that highlights movement early — helping you spot shortfalls, rising costs and margin pressure while there’s still time to respond.

Yes. We’ll help you align structure and tax planning with how your agency operates — supporting compliant efficiency as you add branches, staff or new revenue streams.

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Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll understand your agency model, tighten the financial structure, and set out a clear plan — delivered with a calm, premium Rothstone experience.

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What our estate agent accounting covers.

Practical support that keeps your numbers clear, your compliance tidy, and your decisions grounded in reliable reporting.

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Commission & Fee Reporting

Clear tracking across sales, lettings and management fees — so you can see what’s earned, what’s outstanding and what’s truly profitable.

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VAT & MTD Discipline

Organised records and clean submissions — keeping VAT and MTD reporting accurate, timely and easier to defend if queried.

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Streamlined Bookkeeping

A clean chart of accounts and consistent reconciliations — reducing admin and making your reports reliable month after month.

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Cash Flow & Forecasting

Sharper visibility over timing gaps and overheads — supporting calmer decisions on hiring, marketing spend and branch expansion.

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Payroll & Pensions

PAYE, pensions and commission-led pay structures — kept compliant, accurate and consistent, so your team stays supported.

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Tax Planning & Structure

A disciplined approach to planning — aligning your structure to your goals and keeping filings clean, accurate and controlled.

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Year-End Accounts & Returns

Timely year-end accounts and tax returns — prepared with tidy records so the process stays smooth and predictable.

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Stakeholder-Grade Reporting

Clear, polished outputs for owners, investors and lenders — backed by consistent numbers you can stand behind.

Our Services.

Need wider support beyond your agency finance? Explore our full service lines — delivered with the same Rothstone standard.

Book a free consultation or request a callback and we’ll guide you to the right service.

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Finance Built for Agencies — Not Month-End Stress.

A composed finance function that supports decisions during the month — not after the window has closed.

Estate agencies get stronger outcomes when decisions happen early — before costs drift, before cash gets tight, and before admin distracts from performance. That requires reliable information, presented clearly and consistently.

We keep your financial position stable and decision-ready: disciplined records, dependable reporting and calm oversight that supports cash flow planning, VAT compliance and tax efficiency — across sales, lettings and commercial work.

  • Reporting that’s easier to interpret and act on week to week
  • Earlier visibility when margin, timing or cost risks appear
  • Controlled compliance with fewer last-minute surprises
  • Confidence when speaking to lenders, investors and partners

The result is finance that protects profitability and keeps your next move grounded in clear numbers.

Why Choose Rothstone?

  Traditional Accounting Firms Rothstone Accountants
Agency Understanding General accounting with limited agency insight Built around commissions, fees and agency cash flow
Cash Flow Visibility Reactive support when pressure appears Clearer visibility across income timing and overheads
VAT & MTD Tick-box submissions with minimal review Disciplined records and clean, defensible submissions
Tax & Structure Year-end focus with limited planning Planning aligned to how the agency operates and scales
Reporting Quality Basic outputs that are hard to act on Clean, decision-ready reporting you can rely on
Overall Experience Transactional and admin-heavy Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery

If you want an agency finance function that supports decisions and keeps compliance routine, you’re in the right place.

Book a free consultation or request a callback — we’ll map the best next step.