We’ve partnered with UNW, a leading national advisory team acting for over 500 dentists across the UK to host a Q&A for dentists. The live session provided an overview of the Autumn Budget in relation to dental practice owners or anyone looking to purchase or sell a dental practice followed by answers to their most frequently asked questions including:

• Impact of Tax Changes on Dentists
• National Minimum Wage Increases
• Dental Practice Sales and Valuations
• Tax Efficiency Strategies for Investments
• Future Planning and Budgeting and more…

Watch the 2025 Autumn Budget Q&A for dentists

The live session hosted by Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales and delivered by Mike Blenkharn was recorded on 2 December 2025 for dentists to watch on demand here

Download your guide

UNW has compiled an Autumn Budget summary which includes changes announced during the Budget, and measures previously announced. The guide provides a summary of changes relating to personal tax, employment, business, capital taxes, inheritance tax and other matters. Download your copy today

Questions?

If you’re considering selling or buying a dental practice, or need to refinance, chat to one of our experts by contacting us here.

For expert specialist advice and bespoke tax planning, contact the UNW Tax partners

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BADR (Business Asset Disposal Relief), previously known as Entrepreneurs’ Relief, is a UK tax relief designed to reduce the capital gains tax (CGT) when selling all or part of a business.  

On 6 April 2025, BADR increased from 10% to 14% as part of the Budget. 

BADR is set to increase another 4% from 6 April 2026 to 18%, impacting tax bills from any asset disposals, such as a dental practice sale.  

Owners planning to sell a practice with substantial goodwill, property, or equipment will face increased tax liabilities in the next financial year. As net proceeds from selling a practice will decrease, this could impact any retirement plans or reinvestments you’ve been considering. 

What to do next

You may consider bringing your sale forward to avoid the tax rises. Or you may decide to change your exit strategy given the potential impact.  

If you’re considering selling your practice in the near future, it’s crucial to act now and get an up-to-date valuation to understand how much you stand to lose based on the higher tax thresholds. 

Practice sales can be a complex process with the average sale taking 6-9 months to complete. Acting sooner rather than later will therefore put you in the best position to achieve a successful sale outcome ahead of the tax changes, thereby maximising your sale proceeds 

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On this episode of the Dentists Who Invest podcast, our director of Practice Services Maja Thompson shares insights on navigating the complexities of a practice exit while preparing for life after dentistry.

Listen now to learn more about:

• Strategies to transition smoothly into retirement without feeling lost or unfulfilled.
• Key steps to a seamless sale, from early planning and tax considerations to diversifying income streams for financial security
• Breaking down the practicalities of selling, including due diligence, legal agreements, lease negotiations, and the increasingly complex process of transferring CQC registration.

Listen to the episode here

The chat was led by Dr James Martin, the founder of Dentists Who Invest to listen on demand here

Get expert help to mitigate rising costs and protect the value of your practice

By acting now, you can protect the profitability of your practice which is the most important measure when it comes to valuing your practice when you come to sell. Book a valuation here or request a call back from one of our experts to see how we can help.

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Our new insights report provides an in-depth look at the perspectives of dental practice owners, providing valuable insights into their goals, challenges, and aspirations for the year ahead. Through a comprehensive set of survey questions, we’ve gathered essential feedback to better understand the priorities of owners.

This report also highlights input from dental professionals across the industry, uncovering emerging trends, challenges, and new opportunities that will influence the future of dental practices. Don’t miss out on these crucial insights to help you plan for the year ahead.

Download your copy

The report covers key areas including inside the dental practice, the day job, the dental industry and future priorities. Download your copy today

Questions?

If you’re considering selling or buying a dental practice, or need to refinance, chat to one of our experts by contacting us here.

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• Are practices reducing the associate split to counter the increase in costs?
• How do you calculate the nurse hour v clinician hour ratio?
• What formula do you use for hygienist recharge with Associates?
• Does it make sense to increase pension contributions to the max £60K as a ltd company?
• If it is possible to know new percentages for NASDAL / expected costs on average, what most practices are doing in increasing fees or restructuring?
• Any process automation ideas that are financially proven to help reduce costs rather than distract and add complexity
• Can an NHS Dental contract be sold independently and how?

And more!

Watch the How to Mitigate Rising Costs webinar here

The live session was delivered by Mike Blenkharn Partner and Head of Dental at UNW LLP and Alison Bates, an expert in dental practice valuations at Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales, was recorded on 27 February 2025 for dental practice owners to watch on demand here

Download your guide

UNW has compiled an Autumn Budget summary which includes changes announced during the Autumn Budget, and measures previously announced, but only coming into effect from April 2025 or later. The guide provides a summary of changes relating to personal tax, employment, business, capital taxes, inheritance tax and other matters. Download your copy today

Get expert help to mitigate rising costs and protect your profit

By acting now, you can protect the profitability of your practice which is the most important measure when it comes to valuing your practice when you come to sell. Book a valuation here or request a call back from one of our experts to see how we can help.

For expert specialist advice and bespoke tax planning, contact the UNW Tax partners

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The Chancellor announced £40 billion in tax rises, with the largest part of this coming from increases in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) from April 2025.

We’ve partnered with UNW, a leading national advisory team acting for over 500 dentists across the UK to host a Q&A for dentists. The live session provided an overview of the Autumn Budget in relation to dental practice owners or anyone looking to purchase or sell a dental practice followed by answers to their most frequently asked questions including:

• What are the effects of the budget for associate dentists?
• Are there any ways to mitigate pensions being captured by Inheritance Tax from 2027?
• How will the budget affect business loans for those looking to buy a practice and for those looking to sell?
• Do we feel this budget will impact practice valuations and how to overcome this?
• With the CGT changes, is there an effect on how sale proceeds will be apportioned between goodwill, property and fixtures & fittings?
• Is there an advantage in changing mixed practices from a partnership trading structure to a limited company structure in lieu of the changing tax rates?
• Interested to hear how to minimise BADR
• What does the NI rise mean for a limited company with a single director (no employees)?

And more!

Watch the Autumn Budget Q&A for dentists

The live session hosted by Henry Schein Dental Practice Sales and delivered by Mike Blenkharn and Charles Linaker was recorded on 4 November 2024 for dentists to watch on demand here

Download your guide

UNW has compiled an Autumn Budget summary which includes changes announced during the Budget, and measures previously announced, but only coming into effect from April 2025 or later. The guide provides a summary of changes relating to personal tax, employment, business, capital taxes, inheritance tax and other matters. Download your copy today

Questions?

If you’re considering selling or buying a dental practice, or need to refinance, chat to one of our experts by contacting us here.

For expert specialist advice and bespoke tax planning, contact the UNW Tax partners

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UNW is a leading national advisory team acting for over 500 dentists across the UK. The free online event is perfect for dental practice owners and will provide an overview of the Autumn Budget in relation to dental practice owners or anyone looking to purchase or sell a dental practice followed by answers to the most frequently asked questions received, and any questions you have on the night.

Mike Blenkharn, Partner and Head of Dental at UNW LLP said:

“This one is going to be significant. With rumours circulating of what may be announced in the Budget, it is certain all dentists are going to be affected.”

Maja Thompson, Director of Henry Schein Practice Services added:

“If capital gains tax is increased, depending on the implementation timescales, we’ll be helping our network of sellers manage their sale quickly and efficiently. It’s also not currently known whether the government will announce adjustments to BADR (formerly Entrepreneurs Relief) thresholds, which may compound the tax burden of an asset sale.”

How to register

The live Q&A webinar took place on Monday 4 November 2024. You can access the recording here

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