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Should I Buy an Investment Property with a Swimming Pool?

When you are looking to invest money into a property where you do not plan to live but rather rent out, you need to strike that sweet spot where minimal investment and maximum returns meet. Your property investment returns must be greater than the upfront costs and the recurring costs put together. How Wise is […]

What You Need to Know About the Legislation Changes to Rental Property Tax Depreciation Claims

It’s always quite confusing to adapt to new changes. Similar to the altered legislation to the rental home returns which were observed in 2017. It has been tracked that numerous investors and rental property owners have issues regarding the claims available for them. To everyone’s relief, what is worth appreciation is that the items under […]

Are You Missing Out On Tax Depreciation Claims?

So many Australians miss out on property tax deduction claims every year. Tax depreciation on property investment is a legitimate deduction which the government allows you to claim. Due to the of lack of information on investment property depreciation rules, tax savings worth thousands of dollars are missed out. Claiming for a tax deduction on the […]

Is it Worth Obtaining a Quantity Surveyor Report?

Have you invested in a rental property in Australia which was built in a year preceding 1987? If so, then things might be different for you than for those who bought their property in the following years. You may be confused in regards to getting a tax depreciation report from one of the qualified tax […]

How is Depreciation Applied Following Natural Disasters?

Natural disasters are one of the leading causes of damage to properties. Situations involving such disasters often necessitate owners to substitute various assets. At times, depending on the degree of damage, they may also feel the need to rebuild their properties. Though it can be a challenging task for both owners and tenants alike to […]

Tax Considerations When Investing in Australian Properties as an Expat

Investors invest in Australian property for a number of reasons. Among the other advantages, such as the location and stable investment options, tax advantages constitute one of the primary reasons for the decision. That said, there is a different set of tax laws for Aussies who live overseas. Does it make it a less attractive […]

How Does Depreciation Add Value to Your Investment?

Every investor invests their wealth into a property to earn profitable returns and this is a story prevalent since years. However, this becomes a little tricky with older properties such as an older building. Due to wear and tear from time to time, its value diminishes over time. Wear and tear of a property is […]

How You Can Benefit from a Depreciation Schedule

Depreciation is an amount which is an acquired cost upon the asset’s original value corresponding to the service life of the asset. Over the years for which a company uses a machine, it becomes next to impossible to spend on a single asset for one long period. Therefore, it is essential to depreciate the allocation […]

Why Quantity Surveyors Are the Life of the Party

Popular with the name of “construction economist”, quantity surveyors are the best partners who help you to extract every single penny of profit from your investment property. Along with the cost-efficient planning for your investment, another important function of QS is to facilitate maximum depreciation returns for your property. Tax depreciation quantity surveyors make your […]